Poor people are bad for America

The city of Las Vegas, Nevada has passed a law making it illegal to give homeless people food in city parks. According to the New York Times, the city is “hoping to discourage homeless people from congregating and, in the view of officials, ruining efforts to beautify downtowns and neighborhoods.”

Homeless people are ruining America. By being out in the open where everyone can see them, they’re upsetting the public and undermining the government. President Bush has made it clear that he wants to cut money for welfare programs. But, if homeless people keep making themselves known, that’s going to be difficult to do.

In cutting money for welfare programs, the government is merely trying to nudge homeless people in the right direction. And Las Vegas, in passing this new ordinance, is only trying to help the federal government. If poor people can’t get food from welfare programs or good Samaritans in public places, they’re more likely to seek employment and become productive members of society.

So, homeless people, do what you’re supposed to do and stay out of sight. As long as nobody knows you exist, Americans can continue to live their lives as they’ve been doing for so long.