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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

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 @9KTRJDW answered…2wks2W

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 @9GBYT89answered…5mos5MO

No, but they should be given safe places, to be, and a way off the streets through social programs if they so choose.

 @9G8RG6KGreen Liberalanswered…5mos5MO

No, but social programs should be boosted or created to help homeless individuals reintegrate into society if they so choose.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How might a community's approach to homelessness reflect its values, and what would you suggest as an ideal solution for all parties involved?

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In your opinion, should comfort and personal preference play a role in whether people without homes can use public spaces for encampment?

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What's the importance of having a personal space to you, and how does that influence your view on individuals seeking such space in public areas?

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Why do you think someone might choose the insecurity of the streets over the security of a shelter, and what does that decision reveal about shelter systems?

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How can society balance compassion for those without homes with the interests of the community at large, especially regarding public property usage?

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What responsibilities do we have to ensure the safety and dignity of all individuals in our neighborhoods, including those who prefer to stay on public land?

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Imagine being given housing options that didn't meet your needs; how would you want communities to support you in a way that respected your choices?

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Reflect on a time you felt out of place; how would you feel if you were asked to move just because you were trying to find a resting space?

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If you had no home and didn't feel safe at available shelters, where would you go, and why might public property seem like the only option?

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How might your perception of public spaces change if you saw someone sleeping there, and what does that say about society's collective space?

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but in designated encampment areas that do not interfere with the daily commerce of businesses. Utilize state and community social programs (and create more, if necessary) to provide free food, clothing and medicine, and continue to offer available shelter or housing

 @8XVQSC5 from Maine answered…1yr1Y

They shouldn't get criminal records or anything, but it also depends on the area. There should be areas designated for homeless people to be able to encamp or sleep. Some shelters don't allow dogs/cats and their owners need them for emotional support because there is probably mental health issues going on too.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but in designated encampment areas that do not interfere with the daily commerce of businesses. Utilize existing social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine, and continue to offer available shelter or housing

 @95S7WDY from Texas answered…2yrs2Y

 @94YDFJW from Texas answered…2yrs2Y

 @DengekiMatsuko from California answered…2yrs2Y

We should create a program to give all homeless citizens somewhere to live

 @9425J2G from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

"Everything" is now public or government property. Homeless should be allowed to seek/find/make safe shelter where it does not affect others. As well as be held responsible for that areas well being.

 @93ZQDBJ from California answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, as long as the owner of the public property consents and the homeless person isn’t harming others.

 @8VGD9NG from Wisconsin answered…2yrs2Y

 @OneMohrTime from Michigan answered…2yrs2Y

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but in designated encampment areas that do not interfere with the commerce of businesses. Utilize existing social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine, and continue to offer available shelter or housing

 @93VGL9L from Minnesota answered…2yrs2Y

No, but ensure there are services and funding to shelter them in the way they need to be sheltered and feel safe (which may not be in a conventional homeless shelter). Also expand shelters that take in entire families. Many people turn down shelter because it requires breaking up their family (many don't allow husbands/fathers, etc.)

 @32LNXXJanswered…2yrs2Y

No, but create more social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine as well as better and safer shelters as current are not at all "safe" spaces, which is why many refuse to stay.

  @JoeStephens999 from Alaska answered…2yrs2Y

 @4HNKVKTanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but designated areas. Increase social programs for food, clothing and medicine and do not allow panhandling. Give people the resources they need to get back on their feet but don't allow panhandling to be a way of life.

 @93MSBYT from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but still protected outdoor shelters and not within a certain distance from schools

 @93LVQCYanswered…2yrs2Y

It depends on how close the public property is to a residential home or neighborhood.

 @Ovrwatch22 from Missouri answered…2yrs2Y

 @924MYCK from GU answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only if the owners signed something allowing for the homeless to encamp on their property, as long as they don't hurt or bother anybody. Otherwise, create more social programs to provide basic necessities such as food and water, clothing, shelter, etc. if they need it.

 @8P8MHKS from GU answered…2yrs2Y

No, because I question the quality or intentions of the offers for shelter.

 @93HNT69 from Illinois answered…2yrs2Y

If they are given available shelter and housing and they refuse it then that is your own fault that you aren't allowed to sleep on public property.

 @8TBSRN2 from Washington D.C. answered…2yrs2Y

 @8KZL6N5 from Utah answered…2yrs2Y

No but there should be other areas like parks for those types of people and more social programs to provide more services for them.

 @93GLTS3 from Nebraska answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, as long as the public property is still usable by non-homeless citizens.

 @93GLTSM from Nebraska answered…2yrs2Y

yes, even though they refused it, they should be limited to where they can stay. They should not be able to stay anywhere.

 @93CZQWJ from Colorado answered…2yrs2Y

 @8Y9VBY2 from Ohio answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, only if its a place away from big cities where a lot of people wonder around

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but in designated encampment areas that do not interfere with the commerce of businesses. Utilize existing social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine, and continue to offer available shelter or housing.

 @8TMFV7P from Georgia answered…2yrs2Y

No, but incentivize more social programs to provide clothing, medicine, shelter, and sustenance

 @Pastybums from Arizona answered…2yrs2Y

Depending on the conditions of the shelters themselves, they may feel unsafe.

 @8YR4P6T from Virginia answered…2yrs2Y

No, and make it a criminal offense to sleep or encamp on government property

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