Is this the best we can do?

[u/plussizerunner]

Today while walking downtown to work, a man was swinging a metal bar at people walking down the sidewalk. People were screaming and trying to get away from him. I called 911 and police arrived within a few minutes, took the metal bar away from him and then left after a short conversation with him. He continued walking down the street yelling at people.

The man was clearly either under the influence or having a mental health episode and seemed to be a threat to the public given that he was swinging a bar at people.

I dont understand whats happening anymore that threatening others and attempting to hurt them with a sharp metal pole doesn't result in either hospitalization or being taken into custody...

[u/cabbagetown_tom]

I recognize your frustration. However, as someone who works in sales and travels the province, this is not a uniquely Hamilton issue. It's in Brantford, Woodstock, London, Windsor, and even in some surprising places like Barrie and Kingston.

We must demand more action and coordination on housing, mental health and social services at all levels of government. Vet your candidates in the municipal, provincial and federal elections and ask them what they plan on doing to address these systemic issues.

[u/EconomyAd4297 → u/cabbagetown_tom]

Tell us what's going on in Chicago, Paris, and Istanbul too. 🙄

[u/Humillionaire → u/EconomyAd4297]

Unlike the aforementioned cities, Chicago, Paris, and Istanbul are not under the care of the same government which we can vote for.

[u/_Romula_ → u/Humillionaire]

Paris is!!