[Z]

I read one criticism of this idea earlier that was along the lines of "how dare they insinuate being homeless is a problem" - err, it is a problem!? People aren't homeless by choice, they're homeless because they have nowhere else to go and no opportunities to fix their own problems. It might seem draconian to put down anti-homeless studs in alcoves and other places where people might try and get protection from the elements but it needs to be done IMO... as long as they have somewhere to go instead!! More needs to be done for homeless people.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Z

I read one criticism of this idea earlier that was along the lines of "how dare they insinuate being homeless is a problem" - err, it is a problem!? People aren't homeless by choice, they're homeless because they have nowhere else to go and no opportunities to fix their own problems. It might seem draconian to put down anti-homeless studs in alcoves and other places where people might try and get protection from the elements but it needs to be done IMO... as long as they have somewhere to go instead!! More needs to be done for homeless people.

At last a Good Young View Point

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Z

I read one criticism of this idea earlier that was along the lines of "how dare they insinuate being homeless is a problem" - err, it is a problem!? People aren't homeless by choice, they're homeless because they have nowhere else to go and no opportunities to fix their own problems. It might seem draconian to put down anti-homeless studs in alcoves and other places where people might try and get protection from the elements but it needs to be done IMO... as long as they have somewhere to go instead!! More needs to be done for homeless people.

I agree, that's a point someone was making on Jeremy Vine today how what this really highlights is just how much a problem homelessness is becoming, this is a symptom of that, it isn't meant to be a solution. It might seem cruel but these areas are private property and where people live, it's understandable that they would not want a homeless person sleeping and essentially living on their step. Instead there should be designated areas where people can go or at least have somewhere public available

[arista]

Originally Posted by MTVN

I agree, that's a point someone was making on Jeremy Vine today how what this really highlights is just how much a problem homelessness is becoming, this is a symptom of that, it isn't meant to be a solution. It might seem cruel but these areas are private property and where people live, it's understandable that they would not want a homeless person sleeping and essentially living on their step. Instead there should be designated areas where people can go or at least have somewhere public available

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[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes some would
but there are more important things in life
like getting out of your flat
and smelling Urine

Again, this will not stop people pissing there?

No idea where you get the idea that homeless people actually piss where they sleep. They would go elsewhere to do that..so if anything, this has made that place more likely to be used as a loo as noone can sleep there anymore

Originally Posted by Z

I read one criticism of this idea earlier that was along the lines of "how dare they insinuate being homeless is a problem" - err, it is a problem!? People aren't homeless by choice, they're homeless because they have nowhere else to go and no opportunities to fix their own problems. It might seem draconian to put down anti-homeless studs in alcoves and other places where people might try and get protection from the elements but it needs to be done IMO... as long as they have somewhere to go instead!! More needs to be done for homeless people.

Indeed. Especially the bold bit.