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Homeless in Denver

FYI - this post has been slightly edited:

So by now you may have heard about Denver's plan to give homeless persons tickets to the movies, zoo, museum, etc.. during the DNC. If you missed it, you can check it out here - http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/15/homeless-hey-buddy-can-you-spare-movie-ticket-duri/

Part of what I find disturbing is the picture that accompanied this article. Now I don't doubt there is a homeless problem in Denver, but does anyone really believe these guys are truly 'homeless'? Call me cynical, but they look like 20 something year old punks that just need a good kick in the arse - look at the smirks on their faces! I'm pretty sure that if they got a hold of any free tickets, they wouldn't go and enjoy a little cultural enlightenment - they would sell them at 1/2 value to get the cash.

Anywho, reading this story reminded me of the South Park episode 'Night of the Living Homeless', here are a couple clips...





While Denver denies that they are attempting to make the homeless 'less visible' - I can't help but question their motives. Especially when you consider these offerings are only being proposed for the few days that the Obama campaign for 'change' (pun intended) and the mass media are in town.