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Humanitarian, ummm

June 17th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Bermuda Politics

It is painfully ironic that, on the day that the PLP seeks to wrap itself in laurels of humanitarianism, their Government admits that there are still no funds to replace the decrepit and wholly inadequate homeless shelter in Bermuda.

The existing homeless shelter – a series of temporary prefab buildings – was built in 1982 with a life expectancy of 15 years.  27 years later – and with little improvement – it’s still in active use.  This is mindboggling given the growing problems of homelessness in Bermuda – and the need for additional services to help struggling citizens regains a foothold on their life.

I encourage all those international groups who are puffing up Dr. Brown for solving their problem, to feel free to encourage and assist the Bermuda Government in finally fulfilling its obligations to its own people.

The Brown Protest – 16th June 2009 from Max Kehrli on Vimeo.

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