I read the NY times article, "A Sight All Too Familiar in Poor Neighborhoods." When I first show the picture of the woman standing next to her belongings that were placed on the side of the street, it was difficult to look at. I think placing someone's property on the side of the road is harsh. I think there should be laws in place to handle evictions better than how it is now. People mostly do not pay their rent because they simply do not have the means of doing so. But placing someone's whole life on the side of the road like trash can be heart wrenching for the person being evicted. It can be extremely hard for anyone to lose their home, especially to eviction. Home is suppose to be a place where peace and love dwells. Eviction is something that is common for most cities, as in this article. In the article, around 25 occupied homes are evicted each year. With black communities it is one in fourteen. Black women from large neighborhoods make up thirteen percent of that. Blacks and hispanics appear to make up the most in evictions. Typically the issues targets black women. People who are unable to pay for the rent, have seeked help in assistance. Sometimes the threat to losing a home can lead to depression and perhaps families spliting up.
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