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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not a Seaton parent but I am so relieved to hear the school/community is demanding action. There was a thread asking about this several months back and the majority of responses were like “this is harmless, it’s a teachable moment.” No, a homeless camp within arms reach of an ES is not a teachable moment; It’s a recipe for disaster.[/quote]

Seaton parent here. Hearing about the gun was a tipping point. I think it has a lot to do with feeling empathy for the homeless during the pandemic year and not being directly affected bc kids were not in person. More in person kids + guns -- action happened very very quickly.[/quote]

Right. These kind of encampments could easily be a gathering point for out of town nutjobs ala January 6. Also, where does these people relieve themselves, bathe, access water and electricity? I hope they aren't sneaking into the school. [/quote]

I believe the city installed a porta potty 😔 I’ve seen them near other tent cities. Just because I don’t want a homeless tent city near an elementary school doesn’t mean I lack compassion. These are separate issues. Issue: #1 a homeless encampment shouldn’t be adjacent to an ES. Issue #2: DC has a serious homeless problem and it needs to be addressed. Some of the people living in the tents are harmless but some are NOT. I’ve seen it first hand - public is of drugs and alcohol (and smoking). These activities shouldn’t be happening near little kids (remember there are 3 and 4 year olds in these building). The liberal  liberal shaming of people who have common sense needs to stop. It’s all harmless until something happens (and it will). If you are ok putting your kids at risk that’s your choice but I’m not.[/quote]

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