The very first thought that popped into my head when I saw John’s photo is sadness and loneliness. I know better not to assume anything by looking at the photograph when inexplicably it is more than just a picture. So indeed it was tricky for me to write a story without having more information given that we were just basing it off of a photo. I suddenly went with the flow and started describing the feeling of sadness and loneliness because at some point in my life I’ve felt those emotions so it was best to collaborate and elaborate those distinct descriptions while looking at the photograph. However once that video played I had a whole lot of respect for the man, many thoughts gush to my head. How can someone like John be without a home and for crying out loud he fought for this country and there he is without a home to relax in? John’s story was insightful, inspiring and the only reason I thought it was frightening is because sadly it is the truth. He’s been through a number of tough times and to believe that there are people that see him as an “undesirable” person is erroneous. We need to gather more information and resolve issues that aren’t unjust. “It’s important to note how this sort of criminalization follows in the footsteps of laws that have been on the books in past, with the primary goal of pushing ‘undesirables’ out of the public space,” Howard said. “Whether that’s Jim Crow, sundown laws, anti-Okie laws — these laws discriminate against only a certain type of people.” We cannot immediately presume or refer to them as a drunk and or crazy person. In my opinion I completely agree each and every one of us have a background story, in which describes our individuality. If we prompt the core of the problem by collaborating better resources for the homeless there will be new and improved outcomes but by banding homeless people from areas isn’t the way to resolve this affair.