Originally Posted by Debra Freeman (Post 2153513)

Where is your compassion? It was a shower they wanted; not a pint of your blood.

Originally Posted by LuvNH (Post 2153523)

Two replies showing compassion for those less fortunate. What a sad state of affairs, is this what America is becoming?

Originally Posted by dhdallas (Post 2153659)

Community Watch only gets paid to drive around aimlessly and wave. Forget about them actually doing anything.

Originally Posted by LuvNH (Post 2153523)

Two replies showing compassion for those less fortunate. What a sad state of affairs, is this what America is becoming?

Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 2153813)

It seems to me these are "Put up or shut up." statements.

BTW, the vast majority of the homeless are leading feral lives by choice, choosing to leech off the misguided good will of bleeding hearts as well as by theft and other crimes. Frankly I do not feel sorry for these "homeless". I despise them.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2153936)

So what's your solution, and what are you DOING to reach that end? Opining on a semi-anonymous website? Yeah that'll teach those homeless!

I saw the video about Seattle dying and I love what Rhode Island is doing. As I said in the other thread about the homeless here, the Ocala Forest should be considered an option for a homeless community. But perhaps the state could incorporate the idea of a homeless community, with the system similar to what they did in Rhode Island. Build a prison where these folks can be put, which will also get them off the drugs and perhaps save their lives, and allow them to become contributing members of society again.

Whining about the homeless folks on the internet does nothing about the problem. All it does is point out how much some people like to whine. And so the phrase goes right back over to you: put up or shut up.

Originally Posted by jimkerr (Post 2153461)

Today, while at the dog park, 3 people came in to use the hose to shower. I called Community Watch and they were not interested in assisting. They wanted me to call the police. That's useless because they come and go before the police can show up.

I took pictures and video but Community Watch didn't seem to care. Is this something we have to put up with? On a positive note, they didn't beg for money.

Originally Posted by Debra Freeman (Post 2153513)

Where is your compassion? It was a shower they wanted; not a pint of your blood.

Originally Posted by Carlsondm (Post 2153515)

Where is your compassion. It is hot in Florida. Did you ask if they were overheating or ok? As a runner I appreciate the water placed around the villages for us. If they do it frequently, then I would ask if they are ok and what village they are from. You may be surprised.

Originally Posted by augustnotes (Post 2153527)

My gosh at least one person spoke the truth.... where is your compassion? We all want to turn a blind eye on the homeless as it's not our problem. Call the police to get them removed.... do you every think that they may need help. I hope when Jesus looks into the people hearts that have disdain for the homeless that He does not find disdain for them. Who did Jesus look for to help? It was not the Pharisees, but the down trodden and the weak. What do we do as a society? Are we like the Pharisees and walk by with indifference to THOSE people. The best we can come up with is to call the authorities to get THOSE kind of people removed from our sight. Shame on you. Oh and yes there will be people tell me that there are places the homeless can go and get help, but isn't it each individuals responsible to help our neighbor? Jesus said to love your neighbor as your self. And who is your neighbor, I say anyone you meet is your neighbor. I am sure I will get a lot of hate mail for posting this, but come on people, step off your high horse and say thank you God that I am able to help the less fortunate.