Record numbers in the US are homeless. Can cities fine them for sleeping in parks and on sidewalks?
Record numbers in the US are homeless. Can cities fine them for sleeping in parks and on sidewalks?
The United States has experienced a 12% increase in homelessness. Federal officials pointed to soaring rents and a winding down of pandemic aid for housing.
With what will they pay the fines, Toronto?
With what?
Instead of sending them to jail, which is bad but they would at least have a roof and food, they will probably take their sleeping gear on cold days to make sure not all survive. Then they will probably still try to blame it on anyone trying to help the homeless, as can be expected from fascists.
they would at least have a roof and food
Oh they'll be made to pay an arm and a leg for the "privilege". In fact, given US For-profit prison system, I suspect this move is wholly intentional, with the purpose of creating precariat. Indentured workers, forced into labour, but with none of proletariat's power. Sounds like a bourgeoisie dream