Compassion Party

I have to admit it - I'm a cynic, and I never really believed that Democrats were the more compassionate of our political parties. But now there's proof!

The City of Denver has been working to make sure everything is in tip-top shape for all the visitors coming to town for the Democratic National Convention, and now a local salon is helping in that effort.

Democrats care so much about Denver's homeless that they're going to give them all free haircuts!

It seems to be a first -- don't move the homeless, clean them up. That was the work of one salon and the recipients didn't even seem to care if the Democrats were coming to town. Sly's Salon at 17th and Grant was offering free haircuts to the homeless Monday.

Colorado Democrats are just oozing compassion!

"To give them haircuts and make them all spiffed up for the Democratic National Convention, because they are part of our community as well," said Ghandia Gohnson, co-owner of Sly's Salon.

Hopefully, the only haircuts offered will be crew-cuts, because as much as Democrats like to put people on permanent charity, these haircuts are only a one-time thing.

Rusty Johnson hasn't had a haircut in three-to-four months. He said his appearance during the convention made no difference to him.

"I just want to look good and feel good for myself, that's all," Johnson said.

Apparently, Democrats, having found religion with Barack, asked themselves what Jesus would do, as their largess this convention season isn't only skin deep.

Free medical checks were provided and a bit of food to make the day even better.

Heartwarming, isn't it?

It makes the homeless people feel better and those giving the haircuts as well.

"It's a heart-felt reward to give to the community and get it back," Kohfahl said.

I'm not sure what Democrats have in mind for the homeless in the rest of the country, but they must be working on legislation to make the program national and permanent. After all, isn't being properly groomed a basic human right?

The free haircut coupons were distributed through Denver Human Services.