r/NoStupidQuestions 10d ago

Where are the homeless supposed to go?

Cities have been cracking down on homeless people so they can’t have encampments or stay on sidewalks. At the same time usually the shelters are full. So those who are unable to get into a shelter, where are they supposed to go?

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u/bannedbooks123 10d ago

Shit on the street is a public health hazard, though.

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u/jimthesquirrelking 10d ago

Publicly accessible maintained bathrooms help prevent this

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u/bannedbooks123 9d ago

As long as people aren't shooting up heroine in them and leaving their dirty needles around that you couldn't pay someone enough to clean up. Speaking of, heroine needles are another health hazard

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u/sometimes_sydney 9d ago

They literally do pay people to clean them up.