Anti Homeless Studs

[DrFilth]

> treat the homeless like animals <

this is new to me, never seen them or heard about them till this morning, in the past i have seen pebbles laid in concrete and i would presume that they were for the same reason

any views ?

http://news.sky.com/story/1277765/metal-studs-treat-the-homeless-like-animals

[Baldric]

What a first class idea, looking through the glass in the background it appears to be a smart(ish) building, so when you're coming and going as a resident do you really want to have to pick your way through rough sleepers and their assorted baggage, I don't think so!
They don't contribute so what right have they got to use the building?

[Svejk]

that roller is probably owned by a claimant with 9 kids.

[anneasquith]

oh how I laughed :)

[Svejk]

one of the first books I ever read had a jolly, red-cheeked tramp as the hero. I used to dream about being one. Nearly there, now. ;)

[Svejk]

you're getting awful nasty lately, anne.
Whats the matter?

[Eve]

The roller is parked outside San Carlo, an upmarket Italian restaurant which attracts "celebs", footballers etc... as well as a lot of well off people and a lot of business clientele. Common to see posh cars parked by there, like with other similar places like Rio Ferdinand's Rosso.

[DrFilth]

Sqad i was thinking that if they got a bonus for kicking us dead legs sorry i mean them workshy off he/she may have splashed out on a new motor

[DrFilth]

Eve i use to know a busker who would be outside the old shaws building you may know it as the corner house

[hc4361]

Benches are now anti-homeless, too. Extra armrests are put in to stop people lying down on them.

[Eve]

I go past it all the time on the bus but been a while since I've been able to go walkabout too far round town. There are a lot of homeless near the MRI, a lot sleep under the flyover and more recently, since the Varsity closed down (opposite Whitworth Park) they are in the doorway there. There are a lot sleep down Portland Street too (MacDonalds end) as the old buildings have indented bits (not always main doorways, some back exits or just the way the buildings are).

The sheltered bit by Spar by Parker Street bus station is popular too and the bridge onto Deansgate from Chester Road just down from the Hilton/Beetham Tower.

I'm sure it would often exceed double figures the number I see on the bus into town in the mornings and it's only a very limited part of the city.

[DrFilth]

Eve i know of a lot of other places that they use and unless you were to walk down side/back streets late at night you would never know they were there

[anneasquith]

svejk............. sorry for the reply............I need a new pair of rose coloured specs,,,,,,,,,,,,, :)

[sandyRoe]

Anyone remember the book, The History of Mr Polly? Tramping the roads seemed a way to freedom. The reality is that it usually happens after mental illness, addiction problems, or family break up. Not much in the way of freedom there.

[Svejk]

not a bad film, sandy. john mills, I think. That's what I meant by my earlier post. The reality, today, is very different from the 'romantic' notions we used to attach to it.

[pixie373]

I wish they'd use more of our taxes providing people with shelter, care and medication/counselling, rather than sending it abroad. I can't think of anything more soul-destroying than having nowhere to sleep and no way of changing things. The problem is not that they look untidy- but that in this day and age we have vulnerable humans living rough, when a dog would be rescued and sheltered. Unbelievable.

[DrFilth]

pixie there is some help the big issue place on oldham street in manchester use to help some get a hot shower and medical/ dental treatment don't know if it still does

[pixie373]

Yes, there is some help- but obviously not enough.

[pastafreak]

For some,sleeping rough may be preferable to the shelters. I've had chats with some of the guys we help,and some feel safer outside than in the local sally hostel. They may be homeless,but they still want to make their own choices.
There should also be a "no second night out " policy in effect in most cities...this makes sure rough sleepers have shelter...but the authorities need to know where to find them

[askyourgran]

I wonder if they have adopted these ideas in London. Shanty towns are appearing with homeless Roma and Bulgarians sleeping rough they are often moved off the streets there.

[Baldric]

///when a dog would be rescued and sheltered///

Rescue Dogs can be euthanized too, what are you suggesting?