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Signatures | Total: 335

 

# NameComments
251 Maria Lopez-Boada
252 Nadege CharlesIt's a shame that this is what we have come to in The United States of America. I've been to Haiti, I've seen shantytowns where the government neglects and refuses its citzens. But never had I imagine that The United States of America, one of the most powerful and richest nations could fail its citizens astronomically nationwide when it comes down to the poor.
253 annelise kouns
254 Alicin H.I never realized this was such a problem until heard about Umoja. Now I just want to help!
255 Nicole Cubillas
256 Kari GreerIt is absurd to consider, in a nation that is so wealthy, and so powerful, we are content in neglecting the most needy in our own country. Take power away from ignorance and arrogance. Inform those who do not know, and stand firm against those who are aware, but chose to forget.
257 Carina EdwardsTransparency and accountability are key to a functioning society. When we don't know what happened to the millions meant for affordable housing and no one is taking responibility for it, it is the responsibility of a GOOD City Government to get to the bottom of it and RETURN the money for housing to the REAL Residents of Miami
258 Daniel Berakikeep your head up
259 Josephine Brillante
260 Anonymous
261 Lillian Marquez
262 Darion Cooley
263 Darion Cooley
264 Darion Cooley
265 Darion Cooley
266 Darion Cooley
267 Tim Zhu
268 Amber SpurlockThe price of living goes up, minimum wage stays the same. How can anyone working a full time minimum wage job afford outragous prices for housing?? Places like the shantytown give people hope who are seeking it. We all need to wake up and imrove our country before we go over seas and improve others. WE need help.
269 bryan mccoyi saw about this on youtube and i cant believe how the city of miami is treating their own residents this way!good luck to you all and fight the good fight
270 nathan jones
271 Gabrielle Folkers
272 Gabrielle Folkers
273 Jamie
274 Latasha Webb
275 Michelle Donovan
276 Paul AgbeyegbeIt is the duty of the city officials of Miami to support finding and/or building affordable houses for its citizens. What's going on in Shanty Town is unacceptable.
277 AnonymousI live in Little Haiti and I have been by the site, but after watching the videos on you tube, remembering why I was forced to move out of my last apartment became more of a catalyst than a catastrophe. I am now going to go to Umoja and see what I can do to help. Thank you for fighting back!
278 Anonymous
279 Laura Oramas
280 Xiomara Munoz
281 RACHEL WILLIAMSITS A DAMN SHAME WHAT U HAVE TO GO THRU TO GET THE GOV. TO LISTEN
282 James HarrisLeave Umoja Village alone! They're nothing but upstanding citizens taking care of a community crisis, and are doing nothing wrong whatsoever!
283 Aram Kolesar
284 Marissa Gutherz
285 loudie valcourthow can u sit by in your huge homes with the means to help these people affected by your negligent policies and try to arrest them? Leave them alone! They have done more in the past few months than u have done in years.
286 Frederic E. PoagEven though I'm from East Tennessee I support your right to have affordable housing. Good luck to you all.
287 Matt Wolf
288 Olga P. Uvalle
289 Sofia MasonGIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY THEIRS!
290 Dayna BakerI am not in the Miami area, however, the needs of homeless and poor universal. I would be in the same position as many of those people who are fighting for their dignity and humanity if I did not have family who was prepared to take me in and help me during my divorce. I agree the government only sees the dollar signs that many developers bring, but ignores the needs of those who would in turn support the developers in the future if only they would help those who need it help themselves. It is a shame that the people in our wealthy and privilaged nation have to fend for themselves in this manner. Shame on the government. Shame.
291 Eduardo de Boyrie
292 Anonymous
293 Lina Del Castillo
294 Stephanie Fyock
295 Dorothy RubinI am so upset by the actions of Miami to displace the people after last nights fire. Let them back on that land and let's take care of them. Don't hide from the fact that we do have homeless people. Here at least they had a community.
296 Femi Folami-BrowneContinued success with your advocacy Max. I wish you the very best and as soon as I can free up some time from my studies, I will volunteer to do some work with your organization. I still have my files that you may have.
297 Anonymous
298 Lovely PyrameIt is truly unfortunate that in this day and time people are forced to live this way. Especially in a country that has an overwhelming abundance of wealth and a community of citizens that if working collaboratively could not only change this situation, but impact and enrich the lives of so many by just opening our eyes and seeing the real prize. Which from my stand point is that all people, no matter the race, religion, sexual orientation or one's personal beliefs are entitled to the basic necessities of life. Because when it comes down to it we are all of the same heart and will eventually meet the same fate. So I send these words of faith and utter this prayer LORD FATHER PLEASE LET US AWAKEN AND FACE OUR MISTAKES WITH ENOUGH HUMILITY AND LOVE TO TAKE STEPS TO RECTIFY THE NEGATIVITY WITH ACTS OF GRACE, KINDNESS AND COMPASSION. AMEN! Peace and blessings to all those who recognize, identify and empathize with this and similar situations around the country.
299 Joseph Catron
300 Barbara L WaltonRemember that old song... "This land is your land, this land is my land..."? The Native Americans have it right, we can never own the land, only borrow it.

 

Signatures | Total: 335