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Many are well-acquainted with the House of Representatives’ controversial group known as the Squad, a faction that often seems to outpace even Bernie Sanders in its progressive fervor. These members are notorious for backing extreme leftist ideas, seemingly disconnected from the practicalities of everyday life.
Among their latest endeavors is an initiative by Democrat Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan’s 12th district, which is particularly bold. She has put forth a resolution dubbed the “Homeless Bill of Rights,” a proposal that, even by Squad standards, appears quite radical.
Rep. Tlaib isn’t merely making offhand comments; she has formally introduced this resolution, perhaps hoping to spark a debate in the House of Representatives. Alternatively, she may be aiming to return to her constituency with a token of her efforts against perceived systemic injustices. It’s important to note that this is a resolution, not an actual bill. As such, it stands little chance of being enacted, akin to the likelihood of her becoming an omnipotent ruler or me suddenly appearing in a Namibian forest. Resolutions, by their nature, are non-binding and lack enforceability, which, in this case, might be considered fortunate.
Contrary to solving homelessness, Rep. Tlaib’s proposal seems disconnected from the realities of economic incentives. It appears to overlook how providing unrestricted resources might inadvertently make street life more viable, potentially leading to an increase in sprawling homeless communities, much to the detriment of surrounding residents.
What really stands out is the proposal’s audacity:
This isn’t just some random comment or aside. Rep. Tlaib has introduced this, hopeing (in vain) to prompt a House vote. Or, at least, to be able to go back to her district and tout this ias another attempt to stick it to The Man. Note that this isn’t a bill, but a resolution. Of course, as a bill or as a resolution, this action has about as much chance of passage as Rep. Tlaib does of being elected Overlord of the Known Universe, or as I do of spontaneously teleporting to a small patch of forest in Namibia. But a resolution, mind you, is non-binding, meaning none of this can be enforced. And boy, howdy, is that ever a good thing:
Under the resolution, homeless individuals would have the “right to uninhibited access” to public parks, transportation, facilities, sidewalks, buildings, restrooms and other spaces — meaning they could legally set up camp in such public spaces.
The homeless population would also be given the right to internet access and the necessary technology to achieve that.
This wouldn’t end homelessness. Rep. Tlaib doesn’t know anything about how incentives work (I could have ended that sentence after “anything” and it would still be accurate) and she can’t possibly understand how the incentives here, free everything with no questions ask, would just make life on the street easier and more comfortable – and horrible for the people who have to live around the explosion of massive homeless enclaves.
Here’s the real eyebrow-raiser:
Tlaib’s proposal would, however, grant the homeless population “freedom from harassment” by law enforcement, private businesses, property owners and “housed residents.”
Specifically, homeless individuals would be given protections against “banishment” from private property, which the Michigan Democrat’s measure characterizes as a violation of an individual’s “fundamental civil and human rights.”
So, Rep. Tlaib would, essentially, abolish private property. Well, folks, the mask is off. This is, of course, par for the course for the nutcase left; they always hunger after property, mostly because they have never done anything to earn any property of their own. But even for the nutcase left, this is one step beyond.