The article criticizes San Jose's recent proposal to arrest unhoused individuals, emphasizing that it is an ineffective and cruel response to the homelessness crisis. Currently, San Jose offers only about 2,900 shelter options for approximately 5,500 unsheltered people, highlighting a dire need for more resources. Instead of criminalizing homelessness, the article argues that the city should focus on expanding shelter and housing options. The approach of fining or arresting homeless people perpetuates poverty instead of solving the underlying issues, misallocating taxpayer dollars in the process.
Everyone needs a safe place to sleep, yet San Jose's proposal to arrest unhoused residents is ineffective and more about political optics than real solutions.
San Jose has about 2,900 shelter options for an estimated 5,500 unsheltered individuals, demonstrating that capacity is severely lacking and needs urgent attention.
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