09-09-2009, 03:06 PM
quote:Apples to paint cans.
Originally posted by Wao nahele kane
Case in point...
Court opinions that address homeless people sleeping in public areas etc. Keep in mind this is merely public areas and sleeping, not your own private property.
Read what the opinions are and why denial of basic needs or even limiting those needs via a temporary allowance would be unconstitutional and abridge basic human rights.
The case revolved around the CRIMINAL violation. Read the COURT's opinion. The law was amended based on the Court's ruling because it was a CRIMINAL violation. The new law still makes it a violation but akin to a parking ticket. Hawaii County does not impose criminal penalties for a violation, thus like many other communities (this was cited in the motion you mentioned) Hawaii prohabition is constitutional.