Optimist Prime 197 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/anonymous_declares_war_on_orlando_20110628/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trey Time 186 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 Homeless people annoy me as much as the next guy, but making a law saying it's illegal to give them food is moronic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheREALBrooksThompson 157 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 Homeless people annoy me as much as the next guy, but making a law saying it's illegal to give them food is moronic. What about them annoys you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Space Jesus 670 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 They weren't arrested for feeding the poor. They were arrested for refusing to get a permit to feed the poor in large numbers in a public park, something they already knew was legally required of them, given that they'd already obtained the permit multiple times in the past. They were warned, they ignored it, they got arrested. I don't mind the FNB people simply refusing to obey a law they deemed unlawful, and facing punishment accordingly. That's textbook civil disobedience. But I really don't understand why they're all acting so shocked when they get arrested. It really undercuts the message they're trying to get across when they claim they didn't know or understand the legal protocol when they'd already followed it in the past. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheREALBrooksThompson 157 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 They weren't arrested for feeding the poor. They were arrested for refusing to get a permit to feed the poor in large numbers in a public park, something they already knew was legally required of them, given that they'd already obtained the permit multiple times in the past. They were warned, they ignored it, they got arrested. I don't mind the FNB people simply refusing to obey a law they deemed unlawful, and facing punishment accordingly. That's textbook civil disobedience. But I really don't understand why they're all acting so shocked when they get arrested. It really undercuts the message they're trying to get across when they claim they didn't know or understand the legal protocol when they'd already followed it in the past. From what I've read, the major people involved seem to know exactly what they're doing. The problem is the college kids who are there helping out, and they also seem more apt to get a quote into the paper. Even so, you're right about that hurting the message. This is why I can't be in charge of any kind of organization like that. I'd be refusing help on the grounds of idiocy way more than would be advisable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimist Prime 197 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Didn't know the finer details. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trey Time 186 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 What about them annoys you? The constant begging. I realize I sound like an ******* for saying it, but I'm saying outloud what everyone else feels, so is it that bad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheREALBrooksThompson 157 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 The constant begging. I realize I sound like an ******* for saying it, but I'm saying outloud what everyone else feels, so is it that bad? Yes, because not all homeless people are panhandlers, and not all panhandlers are homeless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jareth Cutestory 678 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 In my life experience, I've yet to come across a person who is homeless that has begged me or even asked me for a dime. Now people who "need gas money" or their "car broke down", well, I've come across those several times. I gave in once or twice, but have told myself not to again unless I see a car/proof/etc. Not that I don't like helping my fellow man, I just don't like when my fellow man lies to me. If Joe Schmo walked up and said "Listen, I'm an alcoholic and need $20 bucks to buy a bottle", I'd appreciate him more. Though I still probably wouldn't give him money. But yeah, homeless folks. Nope. They don't bother me, nor have I ever encountered one begging me for my change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 209 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 In my life experience, I've yet to come across a person who is homeless that has begged me or even asked me for a dime. Now people who "need gas money" or their "car broke down", well, I've come across those several times. I gave in once or twice, but have told myself not to again unless I see a car/proof/etc. Not that I don't like helping my fellow man, I just don't like when my fellow man lies to me. If Joe Schmo walked up and said "Listen, I'm an alcoholic and need $20 bucks to buy a bottle", I'd appreciate him more. Though I still probably wouldn't give him money. But yeah, homeless folks. Nope. They don't bother me, nor have I ever encountered one begging me for my change. That's because you live in Daytona. I see more and more bums making base on the off ramps of 1-4 heading into Orlando every week. It's seems I can't go 3 days without a homless man/woman asking for "some money to feed his/her kids <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jareth Cutestory 678 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 That's because you live in Daytona. I see more and more bums making base on the off ramps of 1-4 heading into Orlando every week. It's seems I can't go 3 days without a homless man/woman asking for "some money to feed his/her kids <_< I know, Daytona couldn't possibly have homeless folk. Preposterous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berto 338 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 What would Jesus do? I went there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
