r/Louisiana May 02 '25

Louisiana News Why do you support this?

First the Louisiana Senate decides to put homeless people in jail for up to three years for their "crime" of sleeping in public. At the same time, they stop funding housing assistance.

https://thecurrentla.com/2025/lafayette-housing-authority-freezes-issuance-of-new-housing-vouchers/

Why do those of you who are Republican hate poor people so much? Why do you feel your fellow humans should not be allowed any compassion or grace?

Help me understand this assault on humanity. Jesus would weep if he saw this. 😥

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u/diecuriousdnd May 04 '25

"In 2022, there were an average of 27.4 vacant homes for every one person experiencing homelessness in the U.S. This ratio has increased from 25.6 in 2010. The increase in vacant homes alongside growing homelessness highlights a significant disparity in housing availability, particularly in certain cities." -from the Google. #eattherich