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After 14 years, I’ve had it. I’m leaving Seattle
Honestly hadn't lived there for well over a decade, and that being said, had few to any run ins with the homeless even in areas of the city where populations had higher numbers.
Involuntary treatment actually is not customary in so far as mental health treatment around the country and there is a reason why this is the case. One because of the historical legacy of forcing people into treatment and the legacy of abuse, the idea of going back to forcible treatment is probably not a popular one. I'd suggest to the science writer to do his research on this topic.
Alex complains about spiraling costs of housing...well, Seattle trends like any other higher demand West Coast city that is likely going to have increasing housing costs. A city that has increasing international real estate appeal is one that is also more high demand and likely becomes less affordable to locals that aren't as wealthy. Get over it, and find another place to live if its too much. A lot make their money, get their job experience, and leave to other parts of the country where the cost of living is more reasonable, and where certainly housing is more affordable. It may not be as pretty scenery wise elsewhere but you may find in the long run, you have more money in your wallet for travel anyways.
Decided to move to the East side, Bellevue, Issaquah, maybe Mercer Island, Kirkland, or wherever else?
Complains about minimum wage hikes...
Gentrification of the city hadn't helped, but honestly there were a lot of locals moving out of Seattle city proper a long time before you came along. Seattle has mostly had a narrative of revolving people in and out...entire building in Fremont (on the historic registry) moved to Ballard to make way for Whole Foods now defunct. The city has continually faced erosion and a lot of migratory transplants for quite some time. There's nothing new in your op ed here. The wealthy want their businesses to serve them, let them have it, and expect wage standards advocated. Honestly I've traveled to countries elsewhere where food costs are exorbitantly higher (double to quadruple) what typical American costs are...such country appears to be managing quite well...business still operate there, and people are still willing to pay for the costs (tourists and locals alike).
So what if you leave...I did...like a lot of others in the revolving door of the modern American landscape. Try picking a place that is a little less desirable and maybe you'll find more civility.
After 14 years, I’ve had it. I’m leaving Seattle
Honestly hadn't lived there for well over a decade, and that being said, had few to any run ins with the homeless even in areas of the city where populations had higher numbers.
Involuntary treatment actually is not customary in so far as mental health treatment around the country and there is a reason why this is the case. One because of the historical legacy of forcing people into treatment and the legacy of abuse, the idea of going back to forcible treatment is probably not a popular one. I'd suggest to the science writer to do his research on this topic.
Alex complains about spiraling costs of housing...well, Seattle trends like any other higher demand West Coast city that is likely going to have increasing housing costs. A city that has increasing international real estate appeal is one that is also more high demand and likely becomes less affordable to locals that aren't as wealthy. Get over it, and find another place to live if its too much. A lot make their money, get their job experience, and leave to other parts of the country where the cost of living is more reasonable, and where certainly housing is more affordable. It may not be as pretty scenery wise elsewhere but you may find in the long run, you have more money in your wallet for travel anyways.
Decided to move to the East side, Bellevue, Issaquah, maybe Mercer Island, Kirkland, or wherever else?
Complains about minimum wage hikes...
Gentrification of the city hadn't helped, but honestly there were a lot of locals moving out of Seattle city proper a long time before you came along. Seattle has mostly had a narrative of revolving people in and out...entire building in Fremont (on the historic registry) moved to Ballard to make way for Whole Foods now defunct. The city has continually faced erosion and a lot of migratory transplants for quite some time. There's nothing new in your op ed here. The wealthy want their businesses to serve them, let them have it, and expect wage standards advocated. Honestly I've traveled to countries elsewhere where food costs are exorbitantly higher (double to quadruple) what typical American costs are...such country appears to be managing quite well...business still operate there, and people are still willing to pay for the costs (tourists and locals alike).
So what if you leave...I did...like a lot of others in the revolving door of the modern American landscape. Try picking a place that is a little less desirable and maybe you'll find more civility.
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