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Originally Posted by Sigaven
I 100% agree as well. However, I also believe that simply allowing these folks to pitch tents wheverever they damn well please and do whatever the fuck they want (litter, start fires, dart across traffic, harass passers-by etc) is not fair to the rest of the city NOR is it fair to them. These are essentially little villages of anarchy - they HAVE to be held to a system of rules/laws to follow to protect others as well as themselves. A good temporary solution is designated camping areas on city-owned land with 24/7 security, access to restrooms/kitchens and counseling/services. Idk whether or not city council is working on something like that or not, but we simply cannot let the current situation continue.
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This has been my stance as well. Nicely said.
And fwiw, I'm thoroughly disgusted that I'm aligned with Matt Mackowiak and the political folks behind Prop B. I don't have any illusions that my vote to reinstate the ban won't be used as a cudgel against other parts of Austin's progressive agenda. It absolutely will. But the homeless situation has to improve, and this is the only vehicle available to take us there.