Feeding homeless ban in Las Vegas
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GenMarshall
High Elven ISB Capt & Ghost Agent
Ok, well, there is another alternatve. Bring he homeless to a nearest soup kitchen or some sort of charitable organization to give them food, clothing, and water.
Kind of silly to pass a law to make it a crime to give a homeless person a piece of food as a sign of generosity of the heart.
Kind of silly to pass a law to make it a crime to give a homeless person a piece of food as a sign of generosity of the heart.
CaptainF
The Professional Poster
What a ******** law.
Elta
我不会把这种
I am from vegas and it goes like this.
1. Plenty of soup kitchens, but they come with rehab programs that the people in the parks don't want to be a part of.
2.We have fat homeless people who would much rather be at the park in 110 degree heat instead of a nice cool soup kitchen with a rehab center,fresh changes of clothes,job interviews.
3. Clark county spends 16 thousand dollars a year worth per homeless person in funds given to charitable organzations.
So here is my tear for all of the homeless tweakers at the park *tear* .....yeah you smoke that because it's cheaper then food ...my ass.
Oh and lets not forget if they have an ID they can get food stamps and medical care. Then they complain about army recruiters coming to the soup kichens .....
1. Plenty of soup kitchens, but they come with rehab programs that the people in the parks don't want to be a part of.
2.We have fat homeless people who would much rather be at the park in 110 degree heat instead of a nice cool soup kitchen with a rehab center,fresh changes of clothes,job interviews.
3. Clark county spends 16 thousand dollars a year worth per homeless person in funds given to charitable organzations.
So here is my tear for all of the homeless tweakers at the park *tear* .....yeah you smoke that because it's cheaper then food ...my ass.
Oh and lets not forget if they have an ID they can get food stamps and medical care. Then they complain about army recruiters coming to the soup kichens .....
i agree most homeless people i've seen are capable of not being homeless. exception crippled . example guy with dog that i see every day on way to dads he's always there and twice i saw him going into a house up the street. this would be a much more less extreme problem in say csoslavakis (yes i speleed it wrong) because people have less to give
MobBoss
Off-Topic Overlord
Its not a ******** law. The parks are for everyone, not just homeless people. Speaking as a person who has fed homeless people, it shouldnt be done in a park anymore than it should be done at the mall.
If I take my kids to a park I dont want them to see smelly nasty people who will defecate or urinate in front of them with no concept of decency. Or harass us while we try to enjoy our time for handouts.
There is a time and a place for all things. The parks are not meant to be homeless shelters, but a place for everyone to enjoy.
If I take my kids to a park I dont want them to see smelly nasty people who will defecate or urinate in front of them with no concept of decency. Or harass us while we try to enjoy our time for handouts.
There is a time and a place for all things. The parks are not meant to be homeless shelters, but a place for everyone to enjoy.
soul_warrior
Termite!
my view is that parks and public places should be open to all.
if the homeless keep themselves relatively clean, dont harrass others and dont pollute the park, i would let them be there (where else can they go?)
BUT, they are usually filthy, annoying people.
i wish they would be helped, in the manner that fits them, and until they do, i guess its either they public or them.
placing a FINE on feeding them though...
thats a few steps too far...
why not give a reward for every ear you get of a homeless?
just leave them be...
they're usually not harming anyone anyway, hiding in thier shelters and whatnots
if the homeless keep themselves relatively clean, dont harrass others and dont pollute the park, i would let them be there (where else can they go?)
BUT, they are usually filthy, annoying people.
i wish they would be helped, in the manner that fits them, and until they do, i guess its either they public or them.
placing a FINE on feeding them though...
thats a few steps too far...
why not give a reward for every ear you get of a homeless?
just leave them be...
they're usually not harming anyone anyway, hiding in thier shelters and whatnots
Perfection
The Great Head.
BTW, Orlando has adopted a similar law very recently as well.
The problem is not the occasional hand out, it's large scale handouts by mobile kitchens by (mostly suburban) church groups and other organisations. These produce areas of concentrated homeless people in facilities not designed to support them. Parks are not equipped to handle large crowds of often mentally disturbed and filthy people. This results in numerous complaints by nearby residents as well as criminal activity.
Keeping food distribution in a certain designated areas better allows one to control such problems.
Public distribution points.soul_warrior said:
The problem is not the occasional hand out, it's large scale handouts by mobile kitchens by (mostly suburban) church groups and other organisations. These produce areas of concentrated homeless people in facilities not designed to support them. Parks are not equipped to handle large crowds of often mentally disturbed and filthy people. This results in numerous complaints by nearby residents as well as criminal activity.
Keeping food distribution in a certain designated areas better allows one to control such problems.
Perfection
The Great Head.
Generally, it's just against feeding people outside of designated locations. I'm not familiar with the way Las Vegas does it, but if it's anything like the way Orlando does it then there's really no law against feeding the homeless, as long as it is done in the proper location.carlosMM said:
Simon Darkshade
Mysterious City of Gold
I've no problem with feeding people, as long as the kids don't want to keep them.
If it is better for them, and in their best interests to have food given elsewhere, then that step should be taken. If the facilities are there, then they need to be used, rather than single purpose mobile units. It is better to get people off the streets.
Having said that, options need to be kept open. I'm all in favour of sensible charity, and showing compassion towards the unfortunate by helping them out of their circumstances.
I'm a fan of the notion of inviting the beggars and homeless into the grandest hall in the city for a very nice special meal.
If it is better for them, and in their best interests to have food given elsewhere, then that step should be taken. If the facilities are there, then they need to be used, rather than single purpose mobile units. It is better to get people off the streets.
Having said that, options need to be kept open. I'm all in favour of sensible charity, and showing compassion towards the unfortunate by helping them out of their circumstances.
I'm a fan of the notion of inviting the beggars and homeless into the grandest hall in the city for a very nice special meal.
Perfection
The Great Head.
Indeed! Nothing like watching two desperate men battle over a ham sandwhich! Now that's what I call entertainment!carlosMM said:
Perfection
The Great Head.
Well, that's good fun too!carlosMM said:you misunderstood me. I am rather thinking of the city selling 'homeless licenses', and people sitting up their with their rifles and.......
Simon Darkshade
Mysterious City of Gold
Inefficient, and not good form. The trophies would clash with the interior of my den.
Perfection
The Great Head.
When it comes to fun, efficiency is not of the upmost importanceSimon Darkshade said:
Redecorate!Simon Darkshade said:
*Breaks out the wallpaper samples*
Simon Darkshade
Mysterious City of Gold
Ah, but efficiency has a fun all of its own, as the joys of hunting demonstrate.
If we are looking for any ways of 'reducing your population' to steal a little phrase from my old oppo Jake Featherston, then there are a whole lot of other options that can result in assorted opportunities to address other matters.
Read my first post and remember Tepes.
If we are looking for any ways of 'reducing your population' to steal a little phrase from my old oppo Jake Featherston, then there are a whole lot of other options that can result in assorted opportunities to address other matters.
Read my first post and remember Tepes.
Evil Tyrant
Eccentric Dictator
Just try not to burn down the hall where you feed them this "special meal".
PrinceOfLeigh
Wigan, England
Admittedly when I first saw this thread I thought it was another example of the US becoming more authoritarian but from what people have posted on here about the problem it seems reasonable to me. I assume that the designated food places will be well publised to those who need it.
