Missouri law creates penalties for homeless encampment on state land...

[Missourian]

I can definitely see both sides of this argument...so instead of stating my opinion... I'll let y'all discuss the pros and cons...

New law makes it illegal for homeless people to sleep on state owned land in Missouri

It makes it a Class C misdemeanor to sleep in places like public parks or under bridges.

www.kmbc.com

 

[Zincwarrior]

So effectively Missouri's homeless plan is to house them in county jails (after arrest)? That seems cost inefficient.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

The article states while these people are camping out on state lands, shelters have room for them.
So... I would support it 100% for that reason alone.

 

[White 6]

So effectively Missouri's homeless plan is to house them in county jails (after arrest)? That seems cost inefficient.

Not cost efficient, but better than having them, screw up the public areas, taxes are paid to maintain, for the benefit of tax payers, or allowing them to piss and shit on the city streets as sidewalk.

 

[Vastator]

The penalties won't make the problem go away.

 

[Missourian]

So effectively Missouri's homeless plan is to house them in county jails (after arrest)? That seems cost inefficient

I believe the law requires adequate shelter be available...or that temporary camps be erected with police protection, proper sanitation and access to food and healthcare.

 

[elektra]

Homelessness should be illegal everywhere.

But, buying a home should also be as easy as breathing.

Anybody willing to work should be able to buy a home even on minimum wage.