How much time do you think the city should allow before it closes a homeless encampment?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on August 19, 2004
“I think they should give them as much time as needed to find a place.”
— Lela Besom, Kansas University student, Fayetteville, Ark.
“If they're not hurting anybody, there shouldn't be any hurry.”
— Bob Ward, KU student, Des Moines, Iowa
“I think there should be a designated alternative campsite, even if it's just temporary. If no illegal activities are in evidence, it should be considered legal camping.”
— Chris Pilgrim, research scientist, Lawrence
“I feel they should give them adequate time to make other arrangements.”
— Britt DeTienne, business office assistant, University Press of Kansas, Lawrence