Instead of wringing our hands and nibbling the periphery of the issue, how about we face the actual issue head on? I would support a city ordinance against loitering, and applaud city councilors who champion a real and permanent solution.

The details could be determined, but would include a limit to persons sitting, standing, lying, smoking, conversing over a certain amount of time, perhaps 10 minutes. Exceptions, of course, would be for shopping, dining, attending a licensed and approved event, etc.

It is noble to provide some services for the truly needy in our community, but that, in my estimation, is a separate issue. I do not wish for my city to provide for nor encourage idle and harassing behaviors in our city core.

Enough is enough!