Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:33
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I live in NW DC, the homeless folks haven't gone anywhere, after clearing the nearby encampments there is a distinct uptick in the number of people I see now laying out on the medians, park benches, bus stops and in front of the libraries. It's not like any meaningful change was made, and once this all blows over I guarantee you the encampments will return.
The encampments were actually an improvement over homeless in the parks and sleeping on the street. Now they are gone...
if only there was a place they could shelter or be detained if they commit crimes?
Being homeless is a crime?
Loitering is.
So no?
So, yes, if one sets up a permanent camp on public property.
The law does not allow for "detaining" anybody because of violation of the law that prevents encampments.
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:33
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They should move all the homeless to Arlington and Bethesda.
+1.
Why should they go to Arlington and Bethesda?
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:32
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I live in NW DC, the homeless folks haven't gone anywhere, after clearing the nearby encampments there is a distinct uptick in the number of people I see now laying out on the medians, park benches, bus stops and in front of the libraries. It's not like any meaningful change was made, and once this all blows over I guarantee you the encampments will return.
The encampments were actually an improvement over homeless in the parks and sleeping on the street. Now they are gone...
if only there was a place they could shelter or be detained if they commit crimes?
Being homeless is a crime?
It's a crime to camp in public areas.
Where do you suggest they go? Shelters are full? Are you ok with your tax money going to house them in hotels?
Bethesda, Arlington, Fairfax
So you don't want to actually help them? You just want them out of DC?
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:31
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I live in NW DC, the homeless folks haven't gone anywhere, after clearing the nearby encampments there is a distinct uptick in the number of people I see now laying out on the medians, park benches, bus stops and in front of the libraries. It's not like any meaningful change was made, and once this all blows over I guarantee you the encampments will return.
The encampments were actually an improvement over homeless in the parks and sleeping on the street. Now they are gone...
if only there was a place they could shelter or be detained if they commit crimes?
Being homeless is a crime?
It's a crime to camp in public areas.
Where do you suggest they go? Shelters are full? Are you ok with your tax money going to house them in hotels?
Bethesda, Arlington, Fairfax
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:30
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:They should move all the homeless to Arlington and Bethesda.
Wonder if the current situation will lead to that or whether it will even be encouraged by those who work with the homeless?
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:30
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:They should move all the homeless to Arlington and Bethesda.
+1.
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:29
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I live in NW DC, the homeless folks haven't gone anywhere, after clearing the nearby encampments there is a distinct uptick in the number of people I see now laying out on the medians, park benches, bus stops and in front of the libraries. It's not like any meaningful change was made, and once this all blows over I guarantee you the encampments will return.
The encampments were actually an improvement over homeless in the parks and sleeping on the street. Now they are gone...
if only there was a place they could shelter or be detained if they commit crimes?
Being homeless is a crime?
It's a crime to camp in public areas.
Where do you suggest they go? Shelters are full? Are you ok with your tax money going to house them in hotels?
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:28
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:I am downtown and don't see a single guardsman. Homeless are still here. 1000 federal troops walking around the already safe monuments literally in the store buying souvenirs.
How about Union Station? Are they still patrolling there early am and late pm (first and last trains)? Would actually welcome that.
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:28
Subject: Re:Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Please have your date nights in your burb. We don't want you here.
Dumb
Nope! Anyone celebrating that Trump simply pushed these folks to some burb is dumb and heartless. He didn't solve the problem. He simply made it more difficult for the homeless AND whoever is having to deal with the problem now. And for what, so she can have a date night? GTFOH. I dont want them in my city.
It's not "your" city.
Sure is! I live here, unlike you.
NP. I absolutely live here. Have for 27 years. Oh, and I voted for this!
You voted for this shit show that doesn't actually solve any problems but it's entirely a PR stunt? mmmmkkkaayyyy
Not very bright, but totally tracks.
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:09
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I live in NW DC, the homeless folks haven't gone anywhere, after clearing the nearby encampments there is a distinct uptick in the number of people I see now laying out on the medians, park benches, bus stops and in front of the libraries. It's not like any meaningful change was made, and once this all blows over I guarantee you the encampments will return.
The encampments were actually an improvement over homeless in the parks and sleeping on the street. Now they are gone...
if only there was a place they could shelter or be detained if they commit crimes?
Being homeless is a crime?
It's a crime to camp in public areas.
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:09
Subject: Re:Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Please have your date nights in your burb. We don't want you here.
Dumb
Nope! Anyone celebrating that Trump simply pushed these folks to some burb is dumb and heartless. He didn't solve the problem. He simply made it more difficult for the homeless AND whoever is having to deal with the problem now. And for what, so she can have a date night? GTFOH. I dont want them in my city.
It's not "your" city.
Sure is! I live here, unlike you.
NP. I absolutely live here. Have for 27 years. Oh, and I voted for this!
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:08
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I live in NW DC, the homeless folks haven't gone anywhere, after clearing the nearby encampments there is a distinct uptick in the number of people I see now laying out on the medians, park benches, bus stops and in front of the libraries. It's not like any meaningful change was made, and once this all blows over I guarantee you the encampments will return.
The encampments were actually an improvement over homeless in the parks and sleeping on the street. Now they are gone...
if only there was a place they could shelter or be detained if they commit crimes?
Being homeless is a crime?
Loitering is.
So no?
Homeless people loiter.
Al Capone was prosecuted for tax evasion.
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:08
Subject: Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I live in NW DC, the homeless folks haven't gone anywhere, after clearing the nearby encampments there is a distinct uptick in the number of people I see now laying out on the medians, park benches, bus stops and in front of the libraries. It's not like any meaningful change was made, and once this all blows over I guarantee you the encampments will return.
The encampments were actually an improvement over homeless in the parks and sleeping on the street. Now they are gone...
if only there was a place they could shelter or be detained if they commit crimes?
Being homeless is a crime?
Loitering is.
So no?
So, yes, if one sets up a permanent camp on public property.
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:08
Subject: Re:Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Please have your date nights in your burb. We don't want you here.
Dumb
Nope! Anyone celebrating that Trump simply pushed these folks to some burb is dumb and heartless. He didn't solve the problem. He simply made it more difficult for the homeless AND whoever is having to deal with the problem now. And for what, so she can have a date night? GTFOH. I dont want them in my city.
It's not "your" city.
Sure is! I live here, unlike you.
Anonymous
08/19/2025 13:07
Subject: Re:Noticable reduction in homeless and tents in DC, what about libaries and metro?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Please have your date nights in your burb. We don't want you here.
Dumb
Nope! Anyone celebrating that Trump simply pushed these folks to some burb is dumb and heartless. He didn't solve the problem. He simply made it more difficult for the homeless AND whoever is having to deal with the problem now. And for what, so she can have a date night? GTFOH. I dont want them in my city.
It's not "your" city.