HOUSTON, TX—
Houston’s homeless are still hungry, and those
who want to feed them are still at odds with City Hall, since City
Council approved an ordinance that prevents giving food to the hungry at
will.Seven people, who feel it is their right to share food with the hungry, slapped the city with notice of a lawsuit, requesting the city ditch the ordinance which will take effect July 1st.The city didn't care to comment, saying the media is simply perpetuating the argument.
Shelby Stewart of Coalition to Defend Civil Rights and Human Dignity says, "I think that if Jesus were here today, and had 5 loaves and 2 fish, he would be in danger of going to jail for following the tenants of his faith.
But for now, if you feel charitable and want to share a meal with someone less fortunate, you can jump through the city's hoops of red tape, or risk getting arrested and have the city feed you in jail.
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