Houston Bans Offensive Odor in Libraries

[Roland99]

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050428/D89OCHTG1.html

On Wednesday, the City Council passed a series of library regulations that some say are an attempt to discourage homeless people from visiting the public buildings.

Library officials said people have been using the libraries as temporary shelters, restaurants and changing stations. The new ordinance prohibits sleeping on tables, eating, using restrooms for bathing and "offensive bodily hygiene that constitutes a nuisance to others."

Two council members voted against the ordinance, saying it was a direct attack on the homeless.

"I understand what they're trying to do, but when you start targeting a community like the homeless, I think that's poor policy," council member Ada Edwards said.

The only odor being masked is that of the politicians' stench in hiding the root cause of the problem.

[Horse with no Name]

1. Actually there are some cultures

that do not believe in certain hygiene practices.
This is not only directed at homelessness, but also ethnic groups.

[noamnety]

2. So if someone reeks of cigarettes

you could have them removed?

Gosh, it would be great to have some rich republican woman kicked out of a library because of a homeless law.

[Solly Mack]

3. Everyone that can, go and cut a smelly one

just a thought

[morcatknits]

4. Well gosh!

That's sure going to keep Tom DeLay out of the libraries in Housten, then. Wow.
morcatknits

[Solly Mack]

7. Books keep Delay out of the Library...they scare him.

they hold knowledge.

people that are mean to the homeless and don't deal with the underlying causes should be farted on...and much more.

[swag]

5. Good. Offensive odors belong only in Houston's churches.

[alittlelark]

6. Those reeking of perfume are by far the most offensive.

BY FAR. Nasty chemical stews wafting about - that is what should be prevented.

[Moderator]

8. locking

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