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# Second thoughts about visiting Santa Monica
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/second-thoughts-about-visiting-santa-monica-editor/
- Published: 2004-10-01T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T05:14:45.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import, Homeless

*By Jim Resolute Virginia Beach, Va.*

I just visited Santa Monica last week for the second time. Again, I was impressed with your beautiful oceanfront city. Unfortunately, I would like to mention that your homeless problem has doubled since I visited a year ago. I don’t know what kind of action your city is taking, but the problem is getting worse. Politicians like to do a lot of talking, but is anything being done?

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 1, 2004.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/100104.pdf?ref=smdp.com)