A hospice is one of the few things I'd openly welcome to the neighborhood. They do great work and should be welcomed.
We're not talking about criminals with a high risk to re-offend.
We're not talking about drug addicts and the problems (needles, crime) they tend to bring.
We're not talking about the homeless and the visible presence of panhandlers, bottle pickers, etc.
What we are talking about is a quiet, clean, safe place that allows people to spend their final moments in serenity. A hospice *might* just be the most peaceful place in the entire city.
The opposition is nothing short of asinine. This group's metaphysical beliefs tally up to a grand total of zilch on the "How much does it matter" scale.
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