We hear a lot about the 99% these days

[JohnnyRingo]

The opposite of the top 1% live in a tent city in Lakewood NJ. Just a stone's throw from Point Pleasant Beach, these people go on with life one day at a time.

When you feel the opportunity to donate food, an old appliance, or a few coins in a red kettle, remember these communes exist under the radar in every state in the union. It's likely there's one near you.

This is where our generosity goes:

http://www.businessinsider.com/lakewood-new-jersey-homeless-tent-city-2011-9?op=1#ixzz1XaWRLmyL


Tent City made the news recently and while community leader Steven Brigham says the media attention brought in greater donations, it also brought unwanted attention from the local politicians.

After battling with the city for years to have access to the public land here, Brigham found a New Jersey lawyer to represent his case pro bono.

The attorney, Jeff Wild, argued that the homeless population are part of the public and should therefore have access to public lands. Rather than take the case to court, Lakewood City Council settled, and Brigham signed an agreement to put up no more shelters and allow no more than 70 people to stay.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

1. K&R

[phasma ex machina]

2. Shame on the banksters for allowing millions of homes to sit empty.

Shame on the nearby town for destroying the property of others.

Applause to the Mormons for being part of the solution.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

3. Kicking again with sample pics...

And this, decorated with items found behind a Dollar Store:



It's appalling that so many Americans are forced to live this way, but I am amazed at how resourceful they are.

Oh, and a hearty FU to the city for demolishing the warm shelters.