forced shelter
Bonnie Briggs (s248_1132@hotmail.com)
Thu, 26 Nov 1998 11:54:49 PST
Drums in the park
Hi gang,
I don't agree with forcing people into shelter at any time, not just
on very cold nights. That takes away their freedom to decide for
themselves. God knows, homeless people have enough people making
decisions for them. They are told when to eat, where they can eat, what
to eat, where and when to sleep, etc. I understand the need to give
people warm shelter when it is cold out, But, the answer is not
shelters, it is housing, safe, clean, affordable housing. Forcing people
into shelters against their will is a violation of their human rights
and goes against the premise of a free country.(if this country is truly
free anymore.)
I know why some homeless people will not go to shelters. They are
unclean, unsafe, unhealthy, and very restrictive. The rules are drawn up
with no input or consultation with or from the homeless. Hostels are
very arbitrary. At least, the streets offer some measure of freedom.
When you're on the street, you are your own boss. You alone make the
decisions which affect your life. It's hard to give that up. Homeless
are people too. They have the right to make their own decisions. Fight
and resist!
Bonnie
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