Randy


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Randy has been homeless for 12 years. He makes his living collecting and recycling cans. Unfortunately for Randy (and the entire homeless population in California) a new recycling law has done into effect that will put his meager income at risk.

Under the new law, Californians must show a valid state ID to cash in aluminum (including cans). Photographs and thumb-prints are collected, and money is withheld for three days. This law is meant to prevent metal theft from construction sites or vehicle parts, which is a legitimate problem. But why not exempt those who are simply looking to cash in cans?

During the interview, I asked Randy if he had three wishes, what would the be. His first response? A home.

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  1. Homeless Videos and Joblessness in America: Invisible People Raises Awareness, Fights to End Homelessness | TakePart Social Action Network™ Says:

    [...] encourage more people to help put an end to the growing epidemic.  Here is an interview with Randy, a homeless man who now faces the obstacle of a somewhat ridiculous law, which requires [...]

  2. Jonathan Westbay Says:

    why wouldn’t cans be exempt??? What are thieves going to do, manufacture cans from the scrap so they can circumvent the law?

    The elite are deliberately targeting the marginalized….they want people dead

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