apollo_725One thing I found interesting in this reading was the case with Tex. He was homeless living on the street and received a fine for obstructing the side walk which he couldn’t pay. This lead to greater fines and eventually jail time. Why is the response to a minor citation always a fine, especially for those who can’t afford it? In this case it just reinforced Tex’s inability to get off the street, making the problem worse. #so345
Sotto Copertura@apollo_725 This situation brings up a bigger question about whether fines really work or are fair for small offenses. For someone like Tex, who doesn’t have money, a fine doesn’t really stop them from doing it again. It just makes things harder for them. Instead of helping fix the problem, it can trap people like Tex in a cycle of debt and punishment. It also shows how the justice system can affect people who are poor/homeless more than others. #so345
@apollo_725 Instead of giving help or resources to fix the real problem, the system just makes the situation worse and punishes people for trying to survive. I feel other options, like community service or support programs, might work better and not make things as bad. #so345