No Tents to Slash just GET THE FUCK OUT

and, yknow, they've already made a law that you can't have more than five unrelated people under one roof which (hey t) remember that sword cuts both ways ......

how can THEY tell YOU who you can have IN YOUR PRIVATE HOME?????

riddle me that.

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St. Petersburg officials to homeless: Move your stuff or we will
By Eddie R. Cole, Times Staff Writer Posted: Jul 30, 2008 10:25 AM
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ST. PETERSBURG — The buildup of personal belongings of 100 homeless people living under the Interstate 375 overpass along 15th Street N has forced the city to issue a 36-hour removal notice.
An ordinance passed within the last year requires public property and right of ways to stay clear of private belongings, said Gary Bush, operations manager for the city's code department.
The notice cites Section 8-321 of the city code, according to a sign placed on the site Tuesday morning. The deadline for removal is 9 tonight.
"It's excessive," Bush said, referring to the group gathered on 15th Street N between Fourth and Fifth avenues N.
"We just started seeing accumulation. It's things they can't carry around like mattresses," he said.
Bush said the city wants the homeless who sleep at the site to use the St. Vincent de Paul storage facilities, next to the affected property.
But Patricia Waltrich, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul, which serves 200 homeless people per meal, said that most of the facility's 192 storage bins are occupied.
"It's rare that we have any open bins," Waltrich said.
She said the 40-foot storage trailer is monitored by a St. Vincent de Paul staffer and allows homeless people to retrieve or store their belongings from 4 to 6 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. daily.
Also strapped for space is the sleeping area, which doubles as the St. Vincent de Paul dining room. Waltrich said that about 57 homeless people sleep there every night, just shy of the 60-person capacity.
"We're kind of an all-purpose, but you can only do what you can do," Waltrich said.
Tom Weaver, 63, has noticed.
Weaver said he was laid off by American Steel three months ago and has since slept on the concrete under the I-375 overpass.
He said the instructions to move are unnecessary.
"(The notice) says move from the public right of way, (but) the only ones who come over here is the homeless," Weaver argued. "There ain't nobody walking through here."
He also said his First Amendment right was violated after he made a sign for passing traffic that inquired why the homeless can't sleep on the sidewalk, but officers returned and told him he couldn't display it.
Dominick Marchese, 44, said he worked at the Oldsmar Flea Market before becoming homeless in March and is now searching for answers.
"Where am I going to go?" Marchese asked. "We're just waiting, trying to get into Tent City," or Pinellas Hope, a temporary outdoor shelter.
With no place to go, Weaver said that any action taken by the city besides allowing them to stay where they are will not be welcomed.
"We're human, for crying out loud," he said. "And hell is going to break loose if they throw all these people's stuff away."
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by PFG
Jul 30, 2008 2:47 PM
Obviously these people or many of them have mental disorders... CHUCK! Anyways it's not always as easy as some thing to get "help" welfare, food stamps or whatever. Many are turned down.
by Jen
Jul 30, 2008 1:55 PM
...and we shouldn't just accept that they ruin our sidewalks and parks with their dereliction. We all have a stake in making our community livable and these bums aren't holding up their end of the bargain. Throw em in jail and then out of town.
by Jen
Jul 30, 2008 1:55 PM
CC,Nic-there are tax-funded programs for mentally disabled people too. These folks just refuse to get help or give up the booze and drugs. I'm not saying we can't offer them a litte compassion, but let's not pretend they're innocent victims . . .
by Chuck
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
justme - The BUMS that have been living under that overpass for YEARS didn't work at Bennigans or any other local company for that matter. You have common sense issues.
by CC
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
I sympathize with those who are homeless because of disabilities, but,many are homeless by choice. They refuse to work, function as normal members of society, and feel that everyone owes them something.I feel only disgust for this group. Get a job!
by Jen
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
justme:we have historically low unemployment in this country, even with the sluggish economy. And again, there are plenty of public welfare programs to help people truly in need. These folks are living on our streets because of their own poor choices
by justin
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
For those who think they just need some help, then go down there and help them.It's either that or be quiet.
by joe in st pete
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
Whatever happened to WPA. We are in that area of time now when it was popular. The Government (thru WPA) put jobless people to work putting in sidewalks and such. This would separate the ones who would truly work if they had work from the freeloaders
by Miss G
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
As far joblessness goes. My dad is retired. He wanted to make a few extra $$$. Within a week he had 5 part time jobs. Two for parts delivery, 1 for cleaning pools, 1 at a convenience store and 1 with a neighbor guy. Key is...you have to WANT to work.
by joe tampa
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
Find a J O B and you won't have to worry about this kind of thing!
by Nic
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
I used to work at a mental health facility in St. Pete and a majority of the homeless people in St. Pete are severely and persistantly mentally ill. Lets cut them a little slack.
by John
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
Shouldn't the Police be doing real police work. Catching robbers and drug dealers. Every city/town in the US has a homeless problem we need to figure a way to help these people out.
by Bonnie
Jul 30, 2008 1:45 PM
With the economy becoming a "Depression" instead of recession, how can we all cope with the HOMELESS results we are creating?
by Jen
Jul 30, 2008 1:40 PM
Arrest 'em. There's no right to live on public property. There's plenty of public programs for people truly in need, but they almost all require them to give up alcohol and/or drugs. These people aren't willing to go on the wagon. They ARE bums.
by MOE
Jul 30, 2008 1:40 PM
clean up or get out, bums. instead of loitering around town, start by getting at least a minimum wage job and working your way up like the rest of us.
by Chuck
Jul 30, 2008 1:40 PM
Cynthia Dalton hasn't missed a meal in a LONG time. Only in America do we have overweight homeless people.
by justme
Jul 30, 2008 1:40 PM
We are going to see more & more of this. Everytime we turn around a business is closing down. Yesterday Bennigans, tomorrow who? No jobs what are these people suppose to do?
by Lynn
Jul 30, 2008 1:39 PM
Solve the problem? When are people going to take responsibility for themself?
by Holly
Jul 30, 2008 1:39 PM
In the 1960's, Williams Park was beautiful; today, not so much. I too, have been disgusted with the "lack" of leadership in St Petersburg. Shame on Rick Baker!
by Harold
Jul 30, 2008 1:39 PM
Are there no work houses, no orphanages? Bah, humbug!!
by Wade
Jul 30, 2008 1:38 PM
Gee, I wonder if I stop working if one of you all "pro" homeless people will take care of me?? See that's the difference, I know that I have to rely on myself, therefore, I am commmited to working and saving. No one else will do it for me.
by Dale
Jul 30, 2008 1:38 PM
Jeez Mary, yeah, let's blame companies for these people being homeless.God forbid anyone take responsibility for their own actions and choices that they've made in life.Of course there are exceptions, but they are just that, exceptions.
by Chloe
Jul 30, 2008 1:38 PM
Did you know that jobs are being sent oversees because of the GOVERNMENT raising the minumum wage. Biz owners can't afford the raise, so this only hurts people who would have had jobs here. Blame the "great minds" at the govt. level.
by Mo
Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
Who is the city trying to kid? That place has always been filled with homeless and their belongings. Instead of trying to force them to just move to another spot, figure out something to help those that truly need and want help. They aren't all bums
by Tramor
Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
I'm continually disgusted by Mayor Baker, the Council, and SPPD to enforce this ordinance. Williams Park is still a disgrace - even after this ordinance passed.
by debbie
Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
leave the people alone. they are not bothering anyone. if u can't take one or two home with u, then why bother. we are living one pay check from getting put out. open up some jobs and lift that felony thing. people need to work. bottom line
by Krusty
Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
They should be put to work by the city cutting grass, digging ditches, etc. so that they can earn enough to buy food & shelter. If you don't work, you don't eat.
by LDH
Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
Sorry, the City's money is all gone to woo big business and the rest is burning a hole in their pocket to spend on an unnecessary new baseball stadium. So much for be seen and not heard. Now the homeless can't even been seen! These people need help!
by Jim
Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
When I see homeless beggars by Tyrone Mall falling down in the middle of the street, vomiting in the bushes, leaving trash in their wake, it's time for the city to do something. Sad to say, but it must be done throughout the city.
by Jean
Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
Why is there not more places to help the homeless. Some of them have mental issues as well. Mis-treating them will not help them. I see lots of people on the street mediums, hungry, will work for food.
by Ray
Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
"Hell is going to break loose" What are they gonna do, get jobs and really show us??? Panhandling in St Pete is WAY OUT OF CONTROL. I see a dozen panhandlers on my way home-smoking, drinking bottled water, fresh haircuts... they make $200 a day.
by Chuck
Jul 30, 2008 12:33 PM
Further evidence this city is turning into nothing more than Pinellas County's toilet. I can't wait to move from this place overrun with liberals and bums. Countryside here I come.
by Mary
Jul 30, 2008 12:33 PM
Perhaps, the banks, mortgage and insurance companies and all the companies sending these people's jobs overseas should be forced to build decent housing for these folks, after all, they're the one's responsible for them being homeless in the 1st plac
by Jimbo
Jul 30, 2008 12:33 PM
I can't leave my lawn uncut or my couch in my front yard due to city ordinances, so what makes them think they're special just because they're homeless? Follow the rules & you won't have problems. Most of them choose to live like that anyway, bums.
by Holly
Jul 30, 2008 12:33 PM
For years, our elected officials in St Pete have demonstrated taking NO action or having a plan for the homeless. When are they REALLY going to solve this problem?
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"The public has been deceived."

Apparently, the City of St.Petersburg (Mayor Rick Baker)while outlawing camping in the city have allowed one tent city to remain open. This is the permitted city run by Catholic Services. However, they are NOT accepting any new residents.

Reverend Bruce Wright who is hosting 30 homeless people at his church facility says that most of the homeless who LEAVE the tent city and are not replaced with other homeless are only receiving thirty day vouchers for hotels.

So, not only will the tent city be empty before long with the nefarious vouchering these folks out of there but then the poor people will be right out on the streets again in 30 days.

And WHO is responsible for this?

Mayor Rick Baker created this situation by catering to developers and tearing down the places that these folks could afford to live in. Now they are homeless. He just wants them to go away.