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So your position is that people too poor to afford housing should be involuntarily committed?[/quote]
No, but camping in public space not designated as such (let alone defecating, littering, etc) should not be permitted.
Depending on the circumstances, people should be offered options. But many [NOT ALL] homeless are unable to care for themselves due to some combination of addiction, mental illness, and other difficulties. And yes, these people should be involuntarily committed.  The "freedom" of living on the streets is not a humane solution.[/quote]

I believe their bodies stop regulating heat in the same way, when they are wrapped in so many layers of clothes lying on the sidewalk in 100 degree weather. [b]And people think it's humane to 'step over'? yikes.[/b][/quote]

My point exactly--it's not "humane" or "freeing" to allow people to live on the street.  At the same time, I (and most others) are not equipped to safely help and direct a potentially addicted/mentally ill person.[/quote]

Right. None of us are and the defund folks are obviously trying to make sure we have social worker response teams at the ready. Call 311 (which is the non emergency help line/ not just police) and report the location of the homeless.and your grave concern for their well being. They will make sure the right person is deployed, and as you keep calling our defund Council will make sure more resources are available. You do not need to leave your name or contact info when you call 311.[/quote]

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