This is a bit of a rant, but it's my blog so, whatever.
Anyways...
What basis do I have for this suggestion? Well, for one, I live here and know what it's like lol
My newest issue is with the latest push of an ordinance that would ban the homeless from sitting on the sidewalks.
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/downtown-tempe-merchants-want-homeless-banned-from-sidewalks-7575235
The sight of a homeless person should bother everyone who beholds it, and it seems to do just that, for varying reasons. The reason it bothers me is; why can't we do something better for these guys more than just letting them be, day in and day out.
But Maricopa County is bothered by it because apparently it's an eyesore and hampers business.
And rather than find a creative solution, they think it would be best to kick these guys into the street.
How are you planning to fine a homeless man? Planning to jail them all just to get them off the street?
The logic of this ordinance is severely unhinged but goes hand in hand with this order here, which kicked out a bunch of homeless vets from a camp that wasn't hurting anyone > http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/homeless-vets-forced-to-leave-camp-alpha
Now add to that, the total corruption and greed of the government & law systems beyond that of most other states, the high rate which things deteriorate because of the dry hot atmosphere, the 118F summer weather, and an overflow of insects and snakes....
To anyone who may heed it, I highly suggest never ever staking yourself a place here.
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