I agree with you about Section 8, get rid of it. It is a complete disaster. But we can't completely forget about those who CAN'T fend for themselves. I am disabled and I cannot afford to pay rent or own my own home. I may never be able to own my own home, and that is as it is. But where I live, I can't afford to rent an apartment either. I live with relatives who drive me crazy and can be less than supportive when it comes to my disability. I'd love to live on my own, but I just cannot afford to do it here. It would be great if there were some voucher only for those who couldn't work but since there isn't, as much as I dislike the section 8 program, I am extremely wary of attempts to get rid of it. Doesn't matter much here, the section 8 list has been closed for years, I couldn't get on it anyway. All low-rent housing is full. My relatives aren't financially responsible and are in danger of losing their home to foreclosure. Then I'll have nowhere to go.
"Then I'll have nowhere to go."
That is very sad. That's why in both of my posts on this subject, I have said the exceptions should be for the disabled and elderly without resources. I hope if you find yourself in a real pickle, that you check out the churches in your area, or Catholic Charities, or Lutheran Family Services. They would be able to help you get to the resources you need. Plus your local township level gov't usually handles these kind of things, or your county gov't. Then there are State services also. I would start researching things now, before any axe falls, so that you are best prepared should things go badly. I wish you the best in getting the help you need. Let your fingers do the walking; check out a lot of this via the yellow pages and the phone. Even case the State and Township sources via the internet, for your state. Good luck.