The discussion revolves around the issue of homelessness and whether it can be eradicated or if it will persist. Reference is made to a successful model implemented in Lawrence, Kansas, where a homeless center served as the focal point for addressing homelessness by providing alternatives and banning camping. The conversation explores the potential of a similar approach in Columbia, emphasizing the importance of effective execution and government support in creating lasting solutions to homelessness.
Who knows what's going to become of the homeless? Is this probably something that we're going to make go away or is it something we're always going to have? I don't know. That's a very excellent question. I've been following what's going on in Lawrence, Kansas, and Lawrence, Kansas used a facility like that. The government took advantage of a non-profit very similar to what we have shaping up here. And then, after they had all that capacity built, using that homeless center as the epicenter for it, then they banned camping and they cleaned up their town. The bright side of the opportunity campus could be, if they would run it right, that could be a huge part of the answer of cleaning up Columbia. I think they have a good plan. We'll see if they can execute it. And if Columbia has the wherewithal, the government has the wherewithal, to actually follow up and ban camping, that's what needs to happen. It's really an interesting way to piece that together, Mike. And I like that. You give me like there's almost a glint of sunlight over the horizon that something good could happen. You give me a little bit of hope in that layout. I appreciate that. Because I've seen it elsewhere. Really simple. Build capacity so nobody has to live on the street. Have a place for them and then don't allow them to live on the street.