“Politics stopped the mission of Dome Village” said Ted Hays, founder of Dome Village.

Hays, who considers himself the “American Gandhi” and a “failed capitalist”, believes that helping the homeless is a status symbol for many wealthy people, and with the homeless being self sufficient through this program, it posed a threat to self gratifying philanthropists, and “socialist-communists” who use the tragic conditions of poor people to boost their status.

Of course, Mr. Hays is only outspoken on issues regarding the homeless, but is also very active in politics as well.

“George Bush and Osama Bin Laden are not responsible for the mess that was left for them” said Hays. “But they are guilty for not doing anything about it”.

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“Politics stopped the mission of Dome Village” said Ted Hays, founder of Dome Village.

Hays, who considers himself the “American Gandhi” and a “failed capitalist”, believes that helping the homeless is a status symbol for many wealthy people, and with the homeless being self sufficient through this program, it posed a threat to self gratifying philanthropists, and “socialist-communists” who use the tragic conditions of poor people to boost their status.

Of course, Mr. Hays is only outspoken on issues regarding the homeless, but is also very active in politics as well.

“George Bush and Osama Bin Laden are not responsible for the mess that was left for them” said Hays. “But they are guilty for not doing anything about it”.

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