It is not compassionate to let people suffer and deteriorate on our streets. We should enforce laws to keep sidewalks clean and clear, directing resources to programs like shelter, housing, drug treatment, and preventative assistance.
I support the recent homeless sweeps but stress the importance of sustainable solutions like the Homeward Bound program and opening treatment facilities outside the city limits to address the root causes of homelessness.
The recent sweeps done were examples of how not to do 'homeless sweeps.'
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