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 @9M8YVNBfrom Northern Mariana Islands  answered…11hrs11H

It depends. If they can stay out of public view and avoid contact with others, they may stealth camp unless discovered.

 @9M8Y2F6 from Arizona answered…12hrs12H

Yes, ask why they would rather to sleep in a public area then use the available shelter or housing that is provided

 @9M8XVY3 from Utah answered…12hrs12H

I believe that if someone is going to refuse a place to stay they should not disrupt the public properties.

 @9M8W39R from Illinois answered…14hrs14H

no, however if the circumstances or their beliefs contradict the available shelter space then they should be able to joi…

 @9M8T7X3 from Illinois answered…16hrs16H

If houseless individuals who don't want to be treated like cattle would rather sleep under the stars aren't allowed to t…

 @9M8SGX8 from Texas answered…17hrs17H

No, they shouldn't be allowed to encamp/sleep on public property since they can encamp in neighbourhoods or neighbourhoo…

 @9M8SG6Z answered…17hrs17H

No, if they have refused available shelter then at that point they have to go find their own house and not bother people…

 @9M8S4J8 from Minnesota answered…17hrs17H

Not if it poses a safety risk. Allocate unrelated or purchased government buildings as temporary shelters.

 @9M8QZW9 from Washington answered…18hrs18H

I think people have made it dangerous for homeless people and there should be more action to create a safer environment.

 @9M8QWNR from Colorado answered…18hrs18H

No because it would make them more likely to accept the provided shelter. But also they need a place to sleep. But also…

 @9M8QRDT from Wisconsin answered…18hrs18H

I feel like they should provide more social programs to help them, but no to have them sleep on property

 @9M8MMDW from Ohio answered…20hrs20H

if they are not picking up behind their self in the public location then they should be charged with a criminal offense

 @9M8KWBY from New York answered…20hrs20H

I feel like if they feel like the shelter or housing that they're in isn't safe and their not causing any harm then i f…

 @9M8KQKS from Georgia answered…20hrs20H

If it is a high traffic area such as a sidewalk or park, then no. But if it is somewhere like under an overpass with no…

 @9M8K757 from Florida answered…21hrs21H

Add more programs to help them off the street but have areas in public and times where they can’t be in that area.

 @9M8K6BS answered…21hrs21H

If these homeless individuals choose to refuse the available shelter then they should at least have the right to be on p…

 @9M8JP5Q from Arizona answered…21hrs21H

Yes to a certain extent not in large groups should camp out but if an individual is not bothering one in a public outdoo…

 @9M8JCGJ from Washington answered…21hrs21H

They probally dont want to go back for a reason but they also should not encamp on the streets. its not safe for them or…

 @9M8J5Y4 answered…21hrs21H

It is their choice as to whether or not they accept help, but if they so choose it would depend on their reasonings

 @9M8HNPS from Indiana answered…21hrs21H

if there is a good reason as to why they refused shelter then I think there is a point to where they should be able to.…

 @9M8HMX2 from Georgia answered…21hrs21H

Yes, as long as it is not harmful to a business's sucess, causing a disturbance, or harming the public.

 @9M8GTNZ from California answered…22hrs22H

No, build and provide more homeless shelters and rehab centers. Sleeping on the streets must be a criminal offense.

 @9M8GTBT from Iowa answered…22hrs22H

In certain circumstances, they should be able to. If they can provide a certain/valid reason why they refused then they…

 @9M8GH5T from Missouri answered…22hrs22H

It should be allowed, as it is a public space and anyone can use it. The only time it should be considered a violation i…

 @9M8G7ZK from Washington answered…22hrs22H

No, however I think we should still create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine