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@9S3NX6KConservative8mos8MO
I think the issue actually stems from crime and drug/other issues in shelters shelter should by law be dry places from illegal substances,furthermore they should be given more power by the goverment to bar certain unsavory types from shelters
@9MCJ3PYConservative11mos11MO
No not at all because at that point their just choosing to be homeless and if they want to be they can go live in the woods instead of sleeping on streets like bums because at that point its a waste of space yes they are people but if they’re choosing not to be a productive person in society then they shouldn’t be apart of society at all
@9JZV4G6Conservative1yr1Y
Stop making them feel like a burden. Create those programs but stop making them feel like it's their fault. The government has made homeless an all time high. They need to start being held accountable.
@9T64K8RConservative7mos7MO
Yes, have effective social programs to provide cheap food, clothing, and medicine. But make it so that they adapt to their new housing.
@8ZS6YBRConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, and fund more reliable programs so people will be encouraged to seek assistance rather than avoid the system entirely
@8YJRSXRConservative3yrs3Y
No, but we should try to find alternative. Typically homeless people have mental health issues or addiction issues.
@98MC5YVConservative2yrs2Y
Yes however they can't be interfering with space where people have to walk or get through.
@9829VV5Conservative2yrs2Y
Only if it is out of sight of the general public
@97ZF4D8Conservative2yrs2Y
No, but create more social programs to provide safe shelter, food, and long term housing.
@96D8MBBConservative3yrs3Y
i think they should be able to sleep wherever is not disturbing everyone else.
@92MDVFR3yrs3Y
If they aren't creating a disturbance to others, actively engage in improving or maintaining the property, then I don't see an issue with their presence.
@Ovrwatch223yrs3Y
Yes, but not public property within city limits.
@4M78YV63yrs3Y
Yes and No. Should there be a place to house the homeless? Absolutely. Do I want them occupying public spaces intended for recreation (ie. parks)? No
@7GQMXLT3yrs3Y
Individuals have a right to traverse and loiter on public property, regardless of whether they are homeless or not, so long as they are not damaging property or otherwise depriving the rest of the public of their ability to enjoy those spaces safely. Large groups of people creating "pop-up villages" within a space not designed and designated for the purpose create a hazard for those living there, deprive the rest of the general public of its use of the property, and can create an undue and unintended burden on surrounding infrastructure. I support the rights of individuals to traverse and loiter as well as the rights of local governments to protect public assets and ensure public safety.
@EthanHars3yrs3Y
No, force them to join military
@8XNYT2D3yrs3Y
yes, as long as it is not disturbing anyone or anything.
@8Z4TXWG3yrs3Y
Only if there was reason for them to not want to stay the shelter
@MSelvig3yrs3Y
This is a city specific issue and should be decided on that level. My personal stance is no.
@76WTH563yrs3Y
Regardless, should be decided by the state.
@3VSVGRS3yrs3Y
Yes but only on public property set aside for that purpose. It should not be allowed if it is impacting the publics ability to use the property for its intended use.
@49VGR683yrs3Y
Yes: it's public property. They can't be forced to leave without committing a crime.
@32LNXXJ3yrs3Y
No, but create more social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine as well as better and safer shelters as current are not at all "safe" spaces, which is why many refuse to stay.
@8YZCPT73yrs3Y
Yes, we can only offer, we can not force them to take help that they do not want.
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