tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post2288963175016069845..comments2023-11-05T04:27:23.208-08:00Comments on The Weekly Gumboot: Our NIMBY DilemmaJohn Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17378112498726702561noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-42444897979799461532009-06-04T13:12:45.293-07:002009-06-04T13:12:45.293-07:00Thanks John. One of the trickiest things about is ...Thanks John. One of the trickiest things about is that some people just aren't interested in shelter. They're living the outdoor/free life and that's how they want it. <br /><br />Do they have a right to live in common space? I think they do. <br /><br />In terms of the plan - I think that's a good idea, I just worry that the next step after a couple more visits asking them to keep it down is to call the cops. I really, really, really, don't want to do this and I guess that's why I don't want to include it in the plan.<br /><br />I mean after all, what are the cops going to do? Will they arrest them or charge them for something?<br />Who knows.Kurt Heinrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380494501878676758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-37620437994199035932009-06-04T12:59:07.786-07:002009-06-04T12:59:07.786-07:00Amazing connection to the article below. Would aff...Amazing connection to the article below. Would affordable housing fix this problem, or are "drifters", by definition, not ones to seek affordable, permanent shelter?<br /><br />With bureaucracy, apathy, social stigmas, and a spiraling economy crippling our community's ability to properly address these issues, my friend, you will likely have to take ideas into your own hands.<br /><br />You outline the fantastic combination of food and conversation. I love it. If you need some company heading out into the alley with a pitcher of juice and some cookies, well, I'm there for you. It's also good to have a plan of action to outline for them. So, what steps will you take if, following the conversation and food-offering, the noise and rambunctiousness continues?<br /><br />Great insight into a thoroughly complex issue, Kurt.<br /><br />- JCHJohn Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378112498726702561noreply@blogger.com