Tennessee Finally Has The Courage To Put The Homeless Where They Belong

[AMart]

Why can't you folks point to the "Conservative-run" cities??


And what good is it to be a "REPUBLICAN" state then say "but but Democrats" -- whenever someone points out the failures of that state?

The State doesn't control local policing matters in Dem run cities.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Most of the homeless don't want jobs...they want drugs.....

 

[Moonglow]

I advocate whatever gets the unproductive members of society OUT of society as quickly and inexpensively as possible.,

So did Adolf Hitler and Joe Stalin.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Reopen the mental hospitals.

Those who are determined to be compos mentis should be provided with treatment, and placed into jobs programs.

Those who are not should be treated for their mental issues, hopefully rehabilitated, and placed in jobs programs.

Those who drop out and return to a homeless life where they become a burden to society should be placed in work camps, mental issues withstanding.

Sterilization should be seriously considered in all cases.

How many empty correctional facilities are there in America? The drug thugs have made it dangerous to be in downtown Seattle, but there is a perfectly good facility in which to house them on McNeil Island, in Puget Sound, standing empty.

Until the dem left actually decide they want solutions, it's useless to talk to them.

Period.

 

[pknopp]

Most of the homeless don't want jobs...they want drugs.....

Many turn to drugs to address their mental health issues.

 

[Moonglow]

The State doesn't control local policing matters in Dem run cities.

They do when it comes to public land.

 

[Biff_Poindexter]

The hospitals ended up getting closed because those in them were being treated horribly.

Yes, they were treated horribly.....


That and also, trickle-down economics demanded them to be closed.....

 

[Biff_Poindexter]

I advocate whatever gets the unproductive members of society OUT of society as quickly and inexpensively as possible.,

Firing squads?

 

[Moonglow]

„And oft I thought (my fancy was-so strong) That I, at last, a resting-place had found: 'Here: will I dwell,' said I,' my whole life long, Roaming the illimitable waters round; Here will I live, of all but heaven disowned. And end my days upon the peaceful flood— To break my dream the vessel reached its bound; And homeless near a thousand homes I stood, And near a thousand tables pined and wanted food.“ — William Wordsworth English Romantic poet 1770 - 1850

Source: And homeless near a thousand homes I stood, And near a…

 

[Manonthestreet]

Many turn to drugs to address their mental health issues.

Yeah no.....govt encourages homelessness.....

 

[Papageorgio]

But Tennessee is a red state. There are no homeless in red states.

There are homeless people everywhere however it is less prevalent in red states as they try to control it, blues states encourage it. But you knew that and are just trolling like usual.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

How many empty correctional facilities are there in America? The drug thugs have made it dangerous to be in downtown Seattle, but there is a perfectly good facility in which to house them on McNeil Island, in Puget Sound, standing empty.

Until the dem left actually decide they want solutions, it's useless to talk to them.

Period.

I think near draconian measures are required..a la Duterte...for criminals.

The homeless are actually a complicated issue.

However to solve this problem there need to be systems, and measures available.

 

[Big Bend Texas]

So, what you are saying is that the places that are thriving and growing are ran by the Dems?

Interest rates rising, inflation at a 40 year high and shrinking GDP growth which will land us officially in a recession once the Q2 numbers are in and gas/diesel prices setting new records pretty much weekly.

No city in the US is insulated from the effects of all of those and the only states that were looking good are those that rejected the most draconian lock downs and shut downs pushed by the federal gov't.

Add to that violent crime completely out of control and growing in the blue cities and it seems your living in some sort of self induced delusion.

So just where is this imaginary Mary Poppins world of yours?

 

[Big Bend Texas]

I guess sarcasm is not really your thing.

You will find that on this forum those that are the loudest in proclaiming their love for Jesus are also the most hate filled towards anyone less fortunate or different than them.

No, by every objective measure that would be some of our "Democrat Friends".

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

Governor wants alternatives to homeless camping prohibition despite letting law take effect • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declined to sign a bill criminalizing camping on public property, a measure targeted towards homeless people.

tennesseelookout.com

"Despite concerns about the bill, Lee allowed legislation outlawing camping on public property, a measure targeting the homeless population to become law. That means homeless people who sleep on park benches or gather in encampments on public property could be arrested and charged with a felony; based on the legislation championed by Sen. Paul Bailey, a Sparta Republican, and Rep. Ryan Williams, R-Cookeville. Bailey’s bill drew heavy criticism during Senate floor debate with opponents arguing it could turn homeless people into felons, making it harder for them to get jobs and turn their lives in a new direction. Proponents hailed it as a method for connecting the homeless with more resources and, potentially, government benefits.

Judith Tackett, who once ran Metro Nashville’s homeless division, is among those trying to figure out why the law is needed. Metro Nashville has about 1,900 homeless people on any given day. Tackett, who hit a wall when she spoke against the legislation during committee, contends it made no sense to further “criminalize” people who are struggling to survive. Karen Bowdle, director of communications for Knox Area Rescue Ministries notes; "Felony convictions make it more difficult to find jobs, get housing, cast votes and obtain government benefits such as food stamps --they’re not going to be able to pay the fine. What good does a fine do? It’s just another thing on their record,” Bowdle also notes that no Knox County legislators contacted the ministry about the legislation when it surfaced this year, only the media."

First of all, the Governor is a coward to not be brave enough to sign the bill....also, spare us your claim that you aren't in favor of the bill and then be too afraid to veto it...that is also cowardly....Fact of the matter is, most homeless people are trash...and just like we don't allow trash on our streets, why do we allow bums to be on our streets? How is that freedom? ...Homelessness in the state has went up 50% over the past few years; so yes, something needs to be done to them...if they are too lazy to get a job and not be bums, throw them in jail....Yea, I know it's fun to say the economy is trash and there are no jobs -- but that is just something to say when you are pissed that your preferred party isn't in the White House anymore...it's not meant to be taken literally...and claiming inflation is a cause due to raising prices in rent and other things -- that isn't an excuse to complain about either....why can't they just get a loan from their parents??

So since we know there are plenty of jobs for homeless people to have, if they don't want to work....throw them in jail...at least there, they would have food and shelter..and a job...and at a far cheaper labor cost to the employer...that is why investment in private prisons at this time will be pretty lucrative. These private prisons are very adept at turning prison labor into profit for our manufacturing sector....And if you try to ask "what about the children??" We already have family detention centers on the border, so why not have family detention centers for the homeless...that way, the children of the homeless can also work and be useful; instead of being a drain on government resources like Medicaid, food stamps, etc....make them work and realize early on the value of work....

Now we just need to round up all the negros and put them in jail where they belong.


99% of homeless people are mentally ill. That accounts for moat of our problems. This will help them get treatment.

 

[Moonglow]

Interest rates rising, inflation at a 40 year high and shrinking GDP growth which will land us officially in a recession once the Q2 numbers are in and gas/diesel prices setting new records pretty much weekly.

No city in the US is insulated from the effects of all of those and the only states that were looking good are those that rejected the most draconian lock downs and shut downs pushed by the federal gov't.

Add to that violent crime completely out of control and growing in the blue cities and it seems your living in some sort of self induced delusion.

So just where is this imaginary Mary Poppins world of yours?

In the Bible.

 

[Big Bend Texas]

In the Bible.

There are no US cities listed in the Bible.

 

[Big Bend Texas]

99% of homeless people are mentally ill. That accounts for moat of our problems. This will help them get treatment.

I haven't seen anything showing it to be that high but if you include both Drug addicted with mentally ill you'd be awfully close to that number.

It's all but impossible to end up truly homeless in the US except by choice.

 

[Biff_Poindexter]

There are homeless people everywhere however it is less prevalent in red states as they try to control it, blues states encourage it. But you knew that and are just trolling like usual.

Texas and Florida are among the top 5 states in homelessness....are they blue states??



Or does it just make you feel better to just declare blue states as the blame...the other states are New York and California...


Do you know why these are the top 5 states? Because they are the top 5 most populous states, dunce...


Can you tell me what "conservative policies" prevent homelessness...not platitudes about freedom and jobs, but ACTUAL POLICIES ..then explain why none of those policies are in the current law in this OP??

 

[initforme]

Calling people "trash" isn't going to fix anything. They need training so they can work a job that pays $30 per hour plus benefits otherwise they can't afford housing and food.