Bad time to blunder on homelessness

Re “Skid row anger as ‘white house’ falls,” Feb. 25

Why would anyone want to destroy a refuge and a productive space for skid row residents? Stephanie Williams’ “white house” was not just an admirable venture, but essential for those downtrodden castaways in Los Angeles.

And the city demolished it. Why? Possibly because it was an embarrassment to the feckless politicians who have tried to handle this problem for decades.

Williams is a shining example of self-reliance, entrepreneurship and just plain moxie. She demonstrated that private citizens can do a much better and more efficient job than politicians. Unfortunately, Williams was a victim of the old “stop doing such a good job, you’re making me look bad” conundrum. Rick Solomon Lake Balboa