Letters: No more empty promises on drug, mental health treatment
Briefly

California's past failures in mental health care, following the closure of state hospitals, have led to significant homelessness, highlighting the need for genuine community treatment programs. New efforts to combat homelessness and drug addiction lack necessary funding and resources, risking becoming unfulfilled promises. Ethical governance requires addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Meanwhile, DA Ursula Jones Dickson is recognized for enforcing accountability among criminals, contrasting with public defenders accused of being lenient. Gavin Newsom's redistricting approach is criticized for favoring power over fair representation, particularly disenfranchising many Republicans in the state.
California's leaders have a history of closing mental hospitals and failing to deliver promised community-based care, leading to thousands of mentally ill individuals on the streets.
Current promises to address homelessness and drug addiction require real investment; without it, they risk becoming hollow pledges like past commitments.
Ethical behavior mandates a response to the suffering in our communities, demanding adequate resources and political will to create the community systems needed for care.
DA Ursula Jones Dickson is praised for holding criminals accountable, contrasting with soft public defenders who are seen as siding with violent offenders.
Gavin Newsom's redistricting strategy is perceived as a means to disenfranchise California Republicans, showcasing a desire for political power rather than fair representation.
Read at The Mercury News
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