After violence rattles Seattle, one McDonald’s becomes a scapegoat (Via EaterSeattle)
because of local drug activity, in that case there was a more direct correlation to crime on the restaurant property itself, rather than simply the surrounding area. And though many may not be too upset over the closing of a single outpost of a major worldwide fast-food franchise, it’s still worth asking which voices are missing from this discussion.
“The issues at 3rd and Pine have been happening for decades and are systemic,” says Angela Dunleavy-Stowell, the CEO of Seattle-based, which provides restaurant job training, as well overall support, to individuals re-entering society after incarceration. “Those problems won’t go away by simply closing down one business. We also need to provide support for people experiencing housing and food instability, addiction, and mental health challenges.
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