Punishing compassion


The Orlando law aimed at preventing feeding the homeless rears it's ugly head after almost a year

Well, it looks like my concerns were right on the nose. Rueters has the details.

Montanez was filmed by undercover officers on Wednesday as he served "30 unidentified persons food from a large pot utilizing a ladle," according to an arrest affidavit. The Orlando area is home to Disney World and Universal Studios Florida.

The Orlando law, which is supported by local business owners who say the homeless drive away customers but has been challenged in court by civil rights groups, allows charities to feed more than 25 people at a time within two miles of Orlando city hall only if they have a special permit. They can get two permits a year.

Police collected a vial of the stew Montanez was serving as evidence.

I do think that just feeding the homeless makes the problem worse. It's one thing to help someone get established so they can be self-sufficient. But I think it's reprehensible to perpetuate their victimhood.

Now, that being said, the Orlando law is FAR too restrictive. I mean, c'mon. Just two permits a year?

Hat tip Wren's Nest.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Fri - April 6, 2007 at 01:41 PM  Tag


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