Comments about ‘Housing cuts jail time for homeless’

But so many Americans would rather see the homeless treated like animals than like equals. I mean not only is homelessness punishing, many in society and government also want to see the homeless punished for being homeless. This is a sick and degenerate society we live in indeed; and we will reap what we have sown.

Make it more attractive for the homeless and SLC will be the Mecca for the down and out people from all over the country. Taxes!

Think about this, if you were homeless, is Utah the climate you would choose?
Not me, I would choose someplace warmer, where I wasn't going to freeze to death sleeping under a viaduct or in a park.

This is yet to become another BIG GOVERNMENT social program. You're right CitizenUt. "If you build it, they will come." What will stop them from continueing their peddling each and every morning? I work downtown, and see it every day. I've even been screamed at when I don't give them any money. Next, we'll see these rental units turned into crack houses. Your tax dollars at work. Ugh.

Have some compassion bud, not everyone who is homeless is there because of their poor choices. Some of them are criminals yes, but some are just mentally unstable and need to be hospitalized, and some are just down on their luck and need some help. Why is it more politically incorrect to help these people than to bail out a bunch of greedy homeowners who bought to much house for their britches?

If your going to be homeless somewhere, Salt Lake City is the place to be.
Unfortunately I know from experience. Hey CitizenUT, I've got bad news
for you. More taxes are coming. Regrettably the current administration
has been on a spending spree. And speaking of BIG GOVERNMENT social programs
RedRocker, now our country is getting into the banking business.
Now we have a 455 Billion dollar deficit and many economist
are predicting recession, some are still brandishing the D word. Tent cities are
sprouting up all over the country. I understand it is unpleasant to be pan handled
for money on the way to work. My first hand experiences have shown me
that there are many people on the streets of SLC who are in dire need of
psychological help. In this Country we have decided for the most part to let
the jails and prisons house the mentally impaired.

This weekend I was flagged down by a man needing help. The man had lost his keys in his car. He was wet and very cold. The man was living in his car with his two little dogs. It turns out this man is a 77 year old veteran. He also has early onset of Alzheimers, Diabetes, incontinence, and many other health issues. His son recently had his house foreclosed and placed the blame on having to care for his father. He tossed his father out and he has no other family to go to.

As mentioned, he is a veteran. He is also a member of the &#S church. I couldnt believe he couldnt get help. I confirmed this with many phone calls. It turns out that NOBODY will help him unless he gives up his little dogs (one a companion of 15 years). He says they are his life and wont give them up.

This likable man could be anyones grandfather. It is a little harder to turn your back on these people when you get to know them. Nevertheless, we do.

He served our country; while we are warm in our beds tonight, he is out there.