[Smalley]

The vast majority of the homeless population are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol or have serious mental illness. These people are not "down on their luck". The addicts need detoxification but they have to be motivated to do it. The mentally ill need medical help.

[Taltarzac725]

People Living in The Ocala National Forest

I remember this thread from 2017.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

Yeah, ok. Let’s just wait awhile. Oh, and does anyone out there with an extra bedroom willing to put up a couple of the homeless for a few nights???

Why do people make such silly childish comments? "Bring them home" "What's your address" "Put up the homeless for a few nights" Seriously, people can be empathetic for people's plight without bringing them home. grow up.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Why do people make such silly childish comments? "Bring them home" "What's your address" "Put up the homeless for a few nights" Seriously, people can be empathetic for people's plight without bringing them home. grow up.

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.

[NNELSON]

As horrifically misguided as this society is, surely homeless people are not begrudged use of the water and hose as the DOG PARK!!!

[Caymus]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Why do people make such silly childish comments? "Bring them home" "What's your address" "Put up the homeless for a few nights" Seriously, people can be empathetic for people's plight without bringing them home. grow up.

How are you personally solving the problem?

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by NNELSON

As horrifically misguided as this society is, surely homeless people are not begrudged use of the water and hose as the DOG PARK!!!

OK. What would be the cut off number of homeless allowed to use the hose on a daily basis? 3? 30? 300?

What about the seniors who want to take their dogs to the park? At what what point will they feel uncomfortable or threatened?

When will the homeless start leaving their needles, trash and human waste in the grass and the facilities?

When will the panhandling start?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

OK. What would be the cut off number of homeless allowed to use the hose on a daily basis? 3? 30? 300?

What about the seniors who want to take their dogs to the park? At what what point will they feel uncomfortable or threatened?

When will the homeless start leaving their needles, trash and human waste in the grass and the facilities?

When will the panhandling start?

And don't forget the times people bring their 8 year old granddaughter to the dog park

Trespassing is trespassing, and it is a crime. Let's not start selectively enforcing the law, it's a slippery slope

[DeirdreFoster]

I was told at one point by a group that works with the homeless to not give them anything other than water. Money or other items take away from the work they are trying to provide in getting them off the streets. Do not be an enabler but give them the location of the services they need. Let the professional's work their magic.
This, in my opinion works for either side of the discussion.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Why do people make such silly childish comments? "Bring them home" "What's your address" "Put up the homeless for a few nights" Seriously, people can be empathetic for people's plight without bringing them home. grow up.

This may come as a shock, but it's the incredibly naive and ignorant do-gooders that want to mollycoddle these losers that need to grow up. In the real world, no good can come from harboring them in our community---and the less hospitable we make it, the quicker they will seek greener pastures. I would want community watch and the sheriff's dept. to harass them at every opportunity and arrest them for the slightest violations. Word will get around and they'll be gone. It's no different than being aware you didn't speed through Jessup, Georgia in the 60's -80's. I think the pictures posted above tell the story.

But for those that still don't get it, the "childish" offer to suggest they take them in stands.

[BettyInFL]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Hopefully they used some flea shampoo and are current on their hookworm medication! Did you toss them a couple of milk bones?

Ouch!! Just spit my Tea on the computer screen!..

[Gulfcoast]

Originally Posted by NNELSON

As horrifically misguided as this society is, surely homeless people are not begrudged use of the water and hose as the DOG PARK!!!

The homeless should not be showering in the dog park. Period.

Allowing them to do so is not compassion. That is enabling.

[Byte1]

I hope the dogs in the area were not offended.

[Taltarzac725]

I picture someone throwing a water bowl full of water over their head many times.

[Bitsee]

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os

Sadly there are more and more homeless people. As we sit comfortably in our air conditioned homes with running water and food on the table, let us not forget that we are blessed. Sometimes we forget that and forget that we could have been one of the homeless…think of those who lost their homes due to the hurricane. There but for the grace of God go I. And I agree with those that expressed the need for a bit of compassion. My humble opinion

Ummmm....Excuse ME....but I worked very hard for 32 years to be able to obtain this " Comfortable Lifestyle " to which you are now condemning us for, how dare you !!!!

We pay dearly to maintain this standard of living here , make no mistake.
And you want me to now share it with some vagrant(s) who have no work ethics !?!

And FYI ~ the Lord has absolutely nothing to do with this Homeless issue.

If you so called compassionate folks are so concerned about the homeless.... DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT YOURSELVES !!!
Pool your retirement funds and approach a church outside the gates and set up temporary housing for them. Take in clothing donations , food donations, etc....you get the picture people.
STOP flapping your gums, HELP them , and stop condemning GOOD people such as myself !!!

And just for the record I rescue helpless animals and that is my passion which I support with all my heart and hard earned dollars.