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Denver rids parks of homeless meals; charity says DNC is to blame
The Colorado Independent ^ | July 15, 2008 | Naomi Zeveloff

Posted on 07/15/2008 1:09:30 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY

You are welcome here. That's the message that Denver officials say they hope to convey to its homeless community as the Democratic National Convention approaches. No one will be swept or bused out of the city in an effort to "clean up" Denver during the event. But some homeless advocates say that a city program makes the homeless feel particularly unwelcome in public parks, and that the city plans to empty parks of the homeless before the convention.

Called Come On In, the program, which was launched in 2006, urges charities that serve outdoor meals to the homeless to move their operations indoors. If the "feeders," as officials call them, serve indoors, then the homeless will have access to clean water and toilets, not to mention a plethora of other services. Plus, the program will placate neighbors who complain that the homeless litter and defecate in picnic areas.

"We want to make sure that people are receiving food that was safely prepared and that they can eat a meal at a table and eat a meal with dignity and be treated in a humane way," says Deborah Ortega, executive director of Denver's Commission to End Homelessness, the city board that created Denver's Road Home. "There were groups that would drive down the street and throw out sandwiches to groups in a park. How humane is that?"

(Excerpt) Read more at coloradoindependent.com ...


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KEYWORDS: 2008dncconvention; charity; dnc; homeless; phonybaloney; plasticbanana; potemkinvillage
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To: John123

They’re going to be busing them in to fill seats in Invesco Field before this is over.


21 posted on 07/15/2008 1:38:42 PM PDT by Hoffer Rand (0bambi: the audacity of hype)
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To: TexasCajun
Not unless you want to hire the mentally ill.
22 posted on 07/15/2008 1:45:40 PM PDT by isrul (Help make every day, "Disrespect a muzzie day.")
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To: El Sordo
Bring in the scoops.
23 posted on 07/15/2008 1:46:33 PM PDT by isrul (Help make every day, "Disrespect a muzzie day.")
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To: isrul
Yes, Liberals did away with mental hospitals for the most port, they are excused.
24 posted on 07/15/2008 1:51:33 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: isrul

“Bring in the scoops”

SOYLENT GREEN is PEOPLE!


25 posted on 07/15/2008 2:00:58 PM PDT by Mr Inviso
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To: Free ThinkerNY

How can there be homeless people in Denver.

Democrat Mayor

Democrat Governor

Oh, how could I forget, it’s Bush’s fault.


26 posted on 07/15/2008 2:01:06 PM PDT by Carley
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To: Free ThinkerNY
"Come On In!"

27 posted on 07/15/2008 2:30:12 PM PDT by quark
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To: jincarolina

The homeless question disappeared the day Bill Clinton was
elected!


28 posted on 07/15/2008 2:32:58 PM PDT by Dr. Ursus (( commander of the simian host))
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To: dead
And don't forget all the free booze, condoms, drugs, and clean needles distributed in “Magicland” when a ‘Rat is president.
29 posted on 07/15/2008 2:34:36 PM PDT by quark
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To: george76

Fun with the homeless, Denver and DNC style!


30 posted on 07/15/2008 2:39:44 PM PDT by dynachrome (Henry Bowman is right)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

That is odd, the Liberals love the needle and booze crew. It is a San Francisco value to urinate on oneself while vomiting after a heroin injection.

The Democrats are de-humanizing their voting base!


31 posted on 07/15/2008 2:44:33 PM PDT by wac3rd (Carter80/Obama08)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I call on all Denver area libs and Aspen Hollyweird libs to invite the homeless into your spacious mansions. Surely all libs are doing that at this very moment. (smirk)


32 posted on 07/15/2008 3:11:40 PM PDT by driftless2
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I just spent the weekend in Denver. After 3 days downtown, walking everywhere, I have to say a few things:

1. We never saw a single cop or security person. that includes walking up and down the 16th St mall.

2. We saw a massive shouting match between 8-10 people right downtown. It really looked like it was going to get violent. No cops. Nothing.

3. A couple of couples with kids were walking around downtown sharing a joint. Amazing.

I am anxious to see how Denver handles the DNC. I don’t feel good about it but I will wait and see. The emphasis is on how ‘green’ the convention will be. I am more concerned about safety than paper towels, but that’s just me, I suppose.


33 posted on 07/15/2008 3:27:50 PM PDT by wireplay
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To: Free ThinkerNY

From Denver to Beijing liberal paradises have to scrub themselves down before the guests arrive. Sweep that trash under the rug.


34 posted on 07/15/2008 4:03:10 PM PDT by TigersEye (Drill or get off the Hill. ... call Nancy Pelosi @ 202 - 225 - 0100)
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To: untrained skeptic

I think the “homeless” would prefer some Thunderbird or Mad Dog 20/20 to be thrown to them!


35 posted on 07/15/2008 4:30:16 PM PDT by HankArcher ("When freedom expands to mean freedom of instinct and social destruction, then freedom is dead")
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Calling them homeless in so un-PC. Out here in the Bay Area we call them campers.


36 posted on 07/15/2008 4:31:59 PM PDT by GSWarrior
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To: Wally_Kalbacken
Chickenlooper has a plan to build the homeless apartments that has been nicknamed “Bunks for Drunks”.
37 posted on 07/15/2008 6:58:50 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham
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