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In light of government inefficacy, some private citizens are taking matters into their own hands. One noteworthy example is a Santa Monica business owner who is offering one-way flights to relocate homeless individuals back to their home states. Such grassroots initiatives reveal a growing frustration with the public system’s inability to handle the crisis, pushing individuals to seek alternative solutions.
A Call for Real Leadership and Action
While city officials continue to tout their "progress," residents and watchdogs demand real solutions—comprehensive mental health care, addiction treatment, and law enforcement that enforces public safety laws. The persistent presence of drug markets, overdoses, and unsafe conditions signals that current policies are failing.