“No. It would at least have to accompany a solution to the problem. It's as if they are trying to hide them instead of help them.”

— Alex Russ III, graphic and Web designer, Fort Worth, Texas

“No. I think that's discrimination against the homeless population and getting them out of the downtown area. I think that it's really the downtown business owners that have a problem with the homeless.”

— Jared Barton, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“No. I don't think so, because everybody needs a place to stay and relax. We should make shelters more accessible to the homeless.”

— Anna Harrington, Lawrence High School senior, Lawrence

“Only if the city provides free alternative areas for the homeless to sleep.”

— Abbie Hodgson, cosmetic sales, Lawrence