Homelessness does not just exist in the US but is a
widespread epidemic across the world. In this article homes were taken right
form under people due to legalities and insensitivity. This took place in
Lenasia, South Africa just southwest of Johannesburg. Bulldozers moved in on this
town on Friday and begin taking down houses. People were removed from their
homes just before their homes were torn to pieces. The reason behind all the destruction
is due to these houses being illegally built and sold on land that was meant
for government houses. Apparently, fraudsters sold several lots for prices ranging
between 200$ and 10,000$ with phony deeds. The streets were crowded with
protestors in opposition of the demolition to these people’s houses. It had a
testimony in it about a 25yr old man who received a 7 day notice of his house
being torn down and now he will be living on the street. In one instance a woman and her baby were
removed from their home right before it was demolished. Three of the people
responsible for the fraud were arrested but the lengths they went to commit
fraud were far beyond breaking one law. They forged signatures and stole
letterheads to con these people into homes. Not only did they place these
people in a horrible situation to have their homes taken away, they also placed
a bad stigma on their government. The community y is outraged and saddened by
their homes being ripped from under them. I feel as though this is an issue
that comes back to moral which often collides with government. They are blaming
the government for their loss and relocation to the streets and the government
is blaming the fraudulent perpetrators. Fault is to be had on both sides but
shelter in a must for humans and there may
have been another way to address the issue instead of tearing down over 100
homes putting families, children, grandparents, and babies on their street.
http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2012/11/09/safrica-police-destroy-illegal-homes
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