Right Before Our Eyes

     Today I was really be side myself as a took a look around as to what's going on in our county as well as other parts of the US, but just to really touch base with what I mean I'll stay here in Kitsap County. 
     As I read the paper today about the tire slaying that victimized 61 people, 82 affected vehicles and 102 damaged tires, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office...I was really beside myself to think that childish mischief has gone from using roles of toilet paper to knives. So many of these people are on hard times trying to do what they can to get to and from work and living paycheck to paycheck that because of this their children will have a minimal Christmas. 
     After reading this in the Bremerton Sun today I noticed an article about the 3,000 homeless people in Kitsap County 500 of which are children that are trying to find a way to keep warm. After looking at pictures of their tent homes and the despair on their faces I was so beside myself to know the county I grew up in is no longer the same and questioned if it really is all that great for my kids to grow up in. I can't imagine not one public figure touching on these serious afflictions that have brought our nation down to their knees. Norm Dicks wanted everyone's votes, but what is he doing to help the situation in the county he holds his head high in? 

     I'm sadden to see all the teenage drug dealing that goes on in neighborhoods and at schools in our county. My children have been approached at 3 different schools in Kitsap County on multiple occasions to try drugs, but what is the school board doing about it? We pay a good portion of tax to the school districts, but they never seem to address the concerns that really need dealing with. In my awareness D.R.E.W I established many forums to offer help to those parents who need it to help save the lives of their loved ones and so many people write to me from all over the country saying thank you for the support and information, but when the school district was approached about having more drug exposure and awareness programs or assembly's that could help educate kids to stay off drugs it was turned down because no one wanted to make it important. My 10-year-old witnessed a drug deal at 7-Eleven in broad daylight with an officer of the law right across the street drinking Starbucks and eating lunch and yet our county wants to open 4 new 7-Elevens as if it will really benefit our county.          
     Somebody please tell me what's it going to take to make a difference in our county to make it a safe and happy place to raise our children again. I cant' help, but think of Pink when she sings the song, "Dear Mr. President." It's so sad to see things fall apart right before our eyes and not enough people out there trying to make a difference! My prayers go out to all of those who are struggling especially at this time.