Religious Freedom in King County
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We the undersigned respectfully request that the King County Council vote against the proposed legislation (Motion 2004-0518 and Ordinance 2004-0519) creating restrictive new rules for homeless encampments. These new rules would restrict the freedom of churches to exercise their religious beliefs by hosting encampments for homeless people. Restrictions on the practice of religious beliefs on church property such as this are patently unconstitutional.
As written, the current legislation gives in to those who wish the homeless to be out of sight and out of mind. If we expect to solve homelessness in King County over the next 10 years, we'll need real solutions from our elected leaders, not restrictions based on exaggerated neighborhood fears.
We request that the members of the King County Council reconsider the legislation before them and join in a cooperative effort with churches to meet 1) address the problem of homelessness, 2) meet neighborhood concerns, and 3) avoid legislation that infringes on the free exercise of religion in King County.
As written, the current legislation gives in to those who wish the homeless to be out of sight and out of mind. If we expect to solve homelessness in King County over the next 10 years, we'll need real solutions from our elected leaders, not restrictions based on exaggerated neighborhood fears.
We request that the members of the King County Council reconsider the legislation before them and join in a cooperative effort with churches to meet 1) address the problem of homelessness, 2) meet neighborhood concerns, and 3) avoid legislation that infringes on the free exercise of religion in King County.
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Jeanette M
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If churches aren't allowed to offer shelter space for the homeless, where will they go? It has been shown that the county government is not willing to offer appropriate shelter or even a clear lot for them to set up a tent city. Will the homeless be force
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Gay Ln
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Please allow churches to fulfill their promise to help the poor and homeless.
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As a resident in King County I would welcome the presence of a Tent City in my neighborhood. Many apparently legitimate fears about safety are actually disguised prejudices against the poor. Poverty does not make people violent criminals. At worst, it mig
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I have been supporter of TC4 since came to Woodinville and am thrilled with the wonderful people involved both at TC4 and the community. We have had the Rainbow Girls, Church, youth groups, weekly dinners, pulled together their Thanksgiving dinner with fr
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