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A Night With the ‘Homeless Decoys'

Submitted by dirquez, Feb 1, 2007 19:47

I must take exception to the negative comments posted in response to Mr. Chayes' thought-provoking and deeply compelling piece. Though the respondents bring up valid points, Chayes' painted a pointed and mildly disturbing portrait of how greed in this city can be used to accomplish some good. again, brava.


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I must take exception to the negative comments posted in response to Mr. Chayes' thought-provoking and deeply compelling piece. Though...

dirquez 

Feb 1, 2007 19:47

Matthew mentions Joseph Butler in his article, a man that was once homeless. It is unfortunate that he didn't focus... [MORE]

Marilyn Rincon 

Feb 1, 2007 15:40

Just a correction to Mr. Chayes' ending comment on Jose Reyes. I was one of the homeless decoys riding a... [MORE]

Patty O. 

Jan 31, 2007 19:11

But this whole concept seems wasteful of resources. Wouldn't it be easier to find needy but reliable homeless people to... [MORE]

V Martinez 

Feb 1, 2007 12:00

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