Safe Streets for Families in Atlanta

During an event in Peachtree City, Georgia —where he was also promoting the “Working Families Tax Cut”— Vice President JD Vance spoke firmly about the homelessness crisis and the insecurity citizens face in cities such as Washington D.C. and Atlanta. Vance questioned the idea that what is considered “compassionate” is allowing people with severe mental health issues to deteriorate on the streets without receiving proper treatment. For him, true compassion means helping those individuals get the medical care they need while also ensuring that families can live and walk peacefully in their communities.

“Why did we accept that it was reasonable to have people screaming at our children in the middle of the street?” he asked, pointing out that no parent or grandparent should have to cross the sidewalk to avoid someone in crisis. He reminded the audience that those streets belong to all citizens, paid for with taxpayers’ money, and therefore every person has the right to use them safely.

His message reflects a clear stance: current policies have failed by normalizing situations that put both the homeless and the general population at risk. Vance argues that the country needs to regain common sense, provide real treatment to those who require it, and at the same time protect the right of law-abiding citizens to live in safe streets. His vision seeks to balance compassion with responsibility and responds to the call of millions of Americans who want to restore peace and security in their communities.