Are you kidding me!

[genieroze]

I'm not sure if this was posted before, if it was sorry.

Miami Commission may make feeding the poor a crime

By Noaki Schwartz
Miami Bureau
Posted November 15 2004

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Deacon Cecil Daniels of First Baptist Church in Miami passes out food

Deacon Cecil Daniels of First Baptist Church in Miami passes out food
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(Sun-Sentinel/Angel Valentin)
Nov 15, 2004

Miami -- Don't even think about sharing any of that leftover Thanksgiving dinner with the homeless -- at least not in public.

Exactly two weeks before holiday feasting begins, the Miami City Commission on Thursday may ban feeding the homeless on city property. Those who flout the law by offering a turkey leg or illegal spoonful of mashed potatoes to the needy could get a warning. After the 90-day moratorium, these scofflaws will be fined and could face arrest for repeatedly loitering or obstructing city streets.

Commissioner Tomas Regalado said he will introduce the legislation to enforce a new feeding program that will get the city's estimated 850 homeless out of parking lots and into churches and shelters for a sit-down meal. The effort came after city officials complained six months ago about paper plates and half-eaten sandwiches left over from some of the 80 agencies that feed the homeless daily.

The new "Feeding and Service Plan" for the poor and homeless will cost as much as $200,000 a year, paid for with city, private, federal and state funds. The money will pay for trash disposal, supplies, security and a full-time program coordinator who will educate the public about the new program. Sites under consideration for participation include the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Camillus House and Mount Zion Baptist Church.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/yahoo/sfl-dhomeless15nov15,0,3551794.story?coll=sfla-newsaol-headlines

[LisaLynne]

1. Faith-based initiative.

"Into churches" is the operative phrase here. And they're not just talking about the homeless -- they're talking federal funds.

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2. Acting in accordance with Gospel of Luke now prohibited in God's Country

[indigobusiness]

3. Hypocrisy

runs riot.