Personally, I believe that these laws are infuriating, as they only worsen the overall issue of homeless. There is no remote attempt made to end homelessness, if anything, it elongates the time a person will stay homeless. For example, say a homeless person named Bob decided to sleep on a public bench because there is no extra room available at the local shelter. If spotted, he would have to pay a fine. But, he has no money, in which case he will be arrested. The problem that now arises is taxpayers and the government must pay more money to keep Bob, and others like him, incarcerated overnight for trying to survive. And this money adds up quickly, according to the University of Texas, homeless individuals cost taxpayers $14,480 per year to
