Describing people as 'cockroaches' says more about Hesperia leaders than their public safety claims

To the editor: Regarding Joel Rubin's article on the City of Hesperia trying to close down transitional homes for nonviolent offenders: Where is the compassion for people trying to turn their lives around? Equating human beings with "cockroaches" is disgusting and says more about the people governing Hesperia than any of their pronouncements about protecting the citizenry. To the editor: Virtually every man or woman who spends time in jail or prison will someday be released. Realignment was intended to provide services so that when someone is released from jail or given probation, he or she will be less likely to commit another crime. Providing room and board to people trying to get their lives together and helping them find work is an excellent way to do this.