I’m writing in response to the [column] titled “A Different Kind of Streetwalker.” This article implied that the tweekers, daytime acid trippers, street kids, and raving derelicts that wander the streets are one of the aspects that makes Arcata unique and interesting.
Well, I must say that you’re absolutely right. Curbside turds and hypodermic needles are unique and interesting.
I couldn’t believe the subtle implications of this article. The author was basically justifying the bizarre and often scary behavior of our ever growing homeless population as almost a work of art to be respected and adored. Unbelievable.
Yeah, I must say that the other day as I watched a man punch himself in the face I thought, “How unique and interesting, isn’t Arcata such a great place!” “Oh shit, I think I stepped in human shit! Awesome!”
Get real. I’m sure since the author enjoys these people so much they have no problem inviting them over for hippie dinner. You know, the kind that is devoid of protein and looks as it tastes, like ass. Just make sure you serve a bottle of ‘Thunderbird” slightly chilled. Oh what’s that, you don’t like bed bugs and syphilis? Next you’re going to tell me that you don’t like smoking crack-rock either?
This article makes me long for the lobotomizing sights and sounds of daytime television. At least Ricky Lake is upfront with her bullshit. What I really liked about this article was the rhetorical question in reference to streetwalkers as, “Would we have it any other way?”
Actually, I would.
Tyler C. Purvis
HSU Graduate Student
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