Homelessness is a national disgrace, especially for veterans

To whom it may concern ... and it should be all of America, but in reality "they" could care less.

When I found out there were 7,000 homeless people in Tampa, I took to writing a few billionaires like Jeff Bezos of Amazon and many, many more. The last was David Rockefeller, age 100. Not one answer!

It was difficult to realize the greed of these people and especially Hispanics that had come to our shores, made it big, living high and ...

I knew tiny houses were only $25,000. Someone had 75 acres and was building them and it could be workable.

Mobile homes, I believe, are much more practical. Bradenton is flooded with condos, adding traffic and making it look like another Miami in the works. And you as a native can't do a thing about it.

I had offered for some to renovate housing while living in them. Then, when sold, share the profits. I now show the funds our government gives to other countries and I hope people will see and think about it -- disgusting!

As an ex-Marine and World War II veteran, I am aware this is by far the best country to be in and am aware how we are taken advantage of.

"Flight of Freedom" was on MSNBC, but not what happened after to create the world capital of crime and it should be known. Our country provides free education, free jobs, free housing, free cars, free medical, do I need to say more?

And what has happened to those who fought the wars? They came home without all the necessities and are homeless. It is a national disgrace!!

Michel LeJeune

Bradenton

This story was originally published December 8, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Homelessness is a national disgrace, especially for veterans ."