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Why can’t people sleep in public?

Like why do we punish those who go homeless? Isn’t that kinda messed up? Like what if you were homeless and really tired. I bet you’d like to take a little nap. We are all wage slaves technically. If you’re not part of the system then you’re against it by default.
Specialyouare · 31-35, F Best Comment
Very true. I see homeless people as brave people rebelling against a society that only pretends to love you based on your mechanical function. A superficial and shallow life where we are only given “worth” and “value” based on looks, how obedient we are, how productive we can be, and if we are harmless. Ironically you can’t be too great or people get jealous and want to destroy you. I don’t know how homeless people don’t suicide, that’s why I think they’re rebels who have the will to live; but are fed up of being treated like robots and the superficial nature of things.
@Specialyouare Most of the homeless people I volunteer with aren’t rebelling against anything, they’ve been priced out by obscene housing costs, and or lost a job, were bankrupted by an illness and are on the street by circumstances they’d never have chosen. They don’t want to be homeless, and don’t see it as a political coup. Working people, families with children, [b]elderly[/b] people who were never homeless in their lives before. They [b]are[/b] very brave, though and would accept any opportunities for housing, if the city would get on the ball.
riseofthemachine · 41-45, M
@Specialyouare you couldn't of saying it better . Well said .
Specialyouare · 31-35, F
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Rhodesianman · 56-60, M
I have no problem with people sleeping in public or being homeless just wish I was rich enough to help them all .The people with the wealth are greedy and uncaring and are too busy trying to make more to spend on cars boats etc they dont really need makes me sick.
Sometimes I wonder what all of us wage slaves would do if we weren't wage slaves.

I know! We could get together and pressure city governments to offer safe, warm shelters for the homeless with hygiene facilities and a visiting doctor!
HankHill · 70-79, M
I personally have tried it out a couple times for a couple nights when me and my parents would get angry at each other. Only my version homelessness wasn’t as bad as TRUE HOMELESSNESS because I still had my car. But even then I had people giving me unwelcoming looks when I would park in empty parking lots. I totally understand their concern but they don’t know that I’m harmless. This is why land is the best thing someone can purchase. It’s often overlooked by younger people these days. I’m actually 23 and I’m already trying to save money for land just because of this. I would get harassed by police for sleeping in my car often.
Rather than helping people sleep on the streets, where [b]other[/b] people do cruel things like rob them of their meager belongs, sexually assault them, beat them and set them on fire, I think finding them safe shelter is a better use of our efforts. As well as making medical help available to those who are mentally ill or substance abusing (often [i][b]because[/b][/i] they are mentally ill and self-medicating).
HankHill · 70-79, M
@bijouxbroussard I agree. Good point! I just hate how those in power only ever talk about it but never actually do anything dramatic about it.
@HankHill Yes, I’ve noticed that, too. Where I sometimes volunteer there are always more people than beds. And more and more working people who come in when it’s too cold to sleep in their cars.
It’s ridiculous when someone with a job they go to every day can’t afford housing. 😞
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
There's has been a big drive by many local authorities to try and make sure their city's homeless aren't seen.

Seeing that here in England too.

Seems it's easier to continually hassle the homeless than to try and do something actively about it.

Sad indictment of the times we live in.
Some are ejected by it, not agaist it - theres just no slot to fit them in, so they get pushed out.

 
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