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[gvillesc]

Originally Posted by staywarm2

I live in Atlanta and wouldn't go to Underground if you paid me -- dangerous!

NOW you tell me! haha. I went down for the Chick-fil-A bowl this past year and spent the day just wandering and checking everything out. I can't even begin to count the number of homeless people who offered to show me where Underground Atlanta was (for a fee, of course). Several times the cops ran over and ushered them away. I guess the visitors were extra easy to spot, given that both teams' fans were sporting orange (I found Underground on my own, and have no urge to return).

[staywarm2]

Originally Posted by g-vegas

There was an earlier thread that brought this up before; however, something still needs to be done. I was walking downtown with my wife on Saturday night down mainstreet toward falls park, and I honestly felt as though we was in the south side of chicago. Why are there city cops having to baby sit when they could be dealing with important issues. I was just wondering if there is anyway citizens like me can stop the infiltration of central downtown. It really is not even enjoyable down there at night anymore. Can we start a petition or something to crack down on this loitering and thug problem.

If this keeps up, it will be the end of the popularity of Main St. People will be too afraid to go there and it will slowly die. Better stop it NOW!
Atlanta has allowed homeless types to congregate downtown and near the Marta station. This is having a big effect on tourism. So it's not PC--too bad. Save our cities!

[waccamatt]

Most homeless people are perfectly harmless. If they panhandle and ask you for money, simply say no. It is terribly unfortunate, but one of the facets of living in a city is that there will be homeless people around.

[gvillesc]

Originally Posted by waccamatt

Most homeless people are perfectly harmless. If they panhandle and ask you for money, simply say no. It is terribly unfortunate, but one of the facets of living in a city is that there will be homeless people around.

The do make people feel uncomfortable. Whether it's because they feel afraid, guilty, or whatever.

[The Drizzle]

Originally Posted by g-man430

How is it dangerous? I go there everytime I go to a Braves game and have a blast. Oh wait. Let me guess. It's because of all the black people dressed up as thugs right? I have never seen one being dangerous to me. They are all nice and have never bothered me in any way.

Flip flop much?

[NoodlesKnowles]

Originally Posted by staywarm2

No, it's not!

wow great arguement

[waccamatt]

Originally Posted by gvillesc

The do make people feel uncomfortable. Whether it's because they feel afraid, guilty, or whatever.

I don't disagree that they make people uncomfortable, but as long as they aren't harassing anyone I don't see how they can be forced out of a public setting. There are laws against loitering, but it is very difficult to enforce those evenly.

[guestposter24]

I've heard a lot of homeless people are crazy. I actually ran into a crazy homeless person in the big city but that was just one.

[Skyliner]

This whole thread has become blown WAY out of proportion with the actual perceived negative incident it is based on, in my opinion. There is nothing to be concerned about, folks. Get out and enjoy downtown with your friends and family, or alone if you prefer. I have yet to see what the continued fuss is all about regarding the incident mentioned at the opening of this thread. If you see another group that makes you uncomfortable, just inform the authorities and let them handle it. If nothing is done and it happens again, tell the political leaders who have the ability to take action. The worst thing to do would be to stay home and just comlain.

[p2y2r7o]

Originally Posted by Skyliner

This whole thread has become blown WAY out of proportion with the actual perceived negative incident it is based on, in my opinion. There is nothing to be concerned about, folks. Get out and enjoy downtown with your friends and family, or alone if you prefer. I have yet to see what the continued fuss is all about regarding the incident mentioned at the opening of this thread. If you see another group that makes you uncomfortable, just inform the authorities and let them handle it. If nothing is done and it happens again, tell the political leaders who have the ability to take action. The worst thing to do would be to stay home and just comlain.

+1. This thread is getting ridiculous.