Strange argument, here: An encampment is an abode such as a tent or unmovable structure, of one or more persons on public property or an accumulation of unmovable personal belongings that are present even when the individual is not.

Just a side bar for those who may be newer residents. Many of us here have been involved with those who live in the Ocala national forest, many villages churches do many wonderful projects there, and people are probably appreciative. But, all of the charity organizations here have found the homeless to be VERY opposed to moving into traditional housing, even when some churches have offered them.

Additionally, the villages is probably pretty much like our entire country...homelessness, regardless of your empathy for, or disdain for that state of being, is just totally out of control in our country. Once considered primarily an inner city "problem".. no more !

[QUOTE=Pairadocs;2152118]Just a side bar for those who may be newer residents. Many of us here have been involved with those who live in the Ocala national forest, many villages churches do many wonderful projects there, and people are probably appreciative. But, all of the charity organizations here have found the homeless to be VERY opposed to moving into traditional housing, even when some churches have offered them.

Additionally, the villages is probably pretty much like our entire country...homelessness, regardless of your empathy for, or disdain for that state of being, is just totally out of control in our country. Once considered primarily an inner city "problem".. no more...it's everywhere and the numbers are not going down.

Coming from San Diego (downtown area) and a good friend who is a drug and rehab counselor you have to understand the majority of homeless people do not want our lifestyle. They are perfectly content existing without any responsibility. Many are mentally ill and although medication is available they do not like the numbing effect.

Sure there is a percentage who fell onto difficult times and want to recover but that is the minority. My friends doctoral thesis was a proposal to the County (San Diego) for a pilot program to develop a campus (far West County) with dorms, cafeteria, health support (psychology, dental, medical), vocational training, childcare, etc. All these services are free to the applicant and here’s where the City balked. The application cannot do any drugs (required testing), must attend daily (health support) appointments and vocational training. Unless on-site medical approved absence.

So tell me who’s really trying to help these people.

Lol, good catch. At least my glass house is dual paned and beveled. I went with Pella over Home Depot windows ;)

Webster is outdated, in many ways. They now okay the pronunciation of the silent "T" in "often," and they accept "Chomping at the bit" instead of the traditional and correct "Champing at the bit" phrase. Likewise, the traditional term of encampment has been segued into more modern use referencing homeless. A single homeless person's large array of crap can be considered an encampment.

When an encampment is a single person and their stuff | Street Sense Media

Pella or Andersen is the way to go!:beer3::beer3::beer3:

If your character and record were beyond reproach, you wouldn't need expensive protection. Mother Teresa used to use the cheapest Dollar store windows.