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Another Bad Guy
By: Dan Roberts / Publisher
As regular readers know, my Rana and I were oh so close to
becoming victimized. Luckily we eventually realized what was
occurring and after some immediate emergency actions on our part,
we escaped any financial misfortune.
But in the course of our actions, we found another “bad guy.” Now
they don’t steal from you, but they do provide you with false hope.
That’s our federal and state government and especially those
“don’t we make you feel good” bureaucrats. They pat themselves
on the back as they go on and on about all the wonderful programs
they have, but ever try to use one?
Sadly, my Pill (partner in love & life)
and I now have first-hand knowledge
what’s its like to report a scam. Two
words – You’re screwed.
I want to start with the Federal Trade
Commission. You know, the guys that
brought you that “do not call” telephone
number to stop those telemarketers.
How’s that working out?
And while the FTC goes all out to tell
the public to report fraud, what’s the
final result? You think they will make
you whole again or even get back to you?
But I’m not done yet.
We also contacted the Henderson Police, The Nevada Attorney
General, the United States Postal Service and even the FBI.
They won’t even talk to you. You have to file your incident on line
and at best you get a Complaint or File number. After that…not a
damn thing.
Let me therefore reiterate that it is up to you to protect yourself and
your family against all those SOBs that want to steal your money.
So, what do you do when you get that unsolicited telephone call or
email? There is only one fool-proof way to protect yourself.
DELETE THAT EMAIL AND HANG UP THE PHONE, HANG
UP THE PHONE AND… HANG UP THE PHONE.
December 2023
Homeless Have Hope
By: Dan Hyde / Call to Action
have written numerous articles admonishing
I our elected officials’ inability (or lack of
interest) in implementing policies to humanely
address homelessness. Politicians are masters of
advocating positions but are rarely held to account.
I called them lip service specialists and until and unless action(s)
are taken, the problem will worsen. And yes, the problem has worsened.
Finally, the homeless have hope - at least in Henderson. I recently had
the opportunity to discuss this issue with Henderson City Councilman
Dan Shaw. He outlined a detailed program that Henderson has
implemented which is showing some positive results, albeit with some
difficulty.
The program involves a “small army” of counselors who traverse
the community seeking the homeless and offering them a fully city
funded step-by-step program to gain (or regain) their self-reliance.
The city will provide 30 days rent free at an assigned hotel. During
that period, they will be counseled as to how and where they can acquire
necessary physical and mental health care and job opportunities.
At the conclusion of their stay, they follow up to ensure they are on
track. Sounds good? Well, the problem is that 50% of the homeless
refuse to take the help.
Why? The reason is twofold.
First, their plight is engrained. Their lifestyle may not be great, but it
is familiar and they have formed a community bond with those equally
homeless.
Second, by “giving that up” even for a short month, it will rattle
their foundation. What if they fail? Then they would have to start all
over again. .
What makes the Henderson program so innovative and worthy is
that the counselors do not give up on those who initially refuse. They
repeatedly return to those who said no until they hopefully relent and
say YES!
The success of that effort is still a work in progress. Future articles
will follow up with what they are doing. Finally, real leadership in
addressing those most in need!
Kudos and a heartfelt thank you to the City of Henderson and
Councilman Dan Shaw!
Dan Hyde is a passionate and effective advocate for the senior
community. He can be reached at: dhyde9@cox.net.