Why do you doubt it? Sounds like the owner didn't care. If it was a house, what would be different?
Spending 7am to 7pm next to a homeless encampment isn't the same as sleeping next to it, or letting your wife and kids sleep next to it.
Although in this instance I think NIMBYism is less useful than having functioning local government, police, and homeless services.
Because the owner didn't live in his store he could afford not to care.
Spending 7am to 7pm next to a homeless encampment isn't the same as sleeping next to it, or letting your wife and kids sleep next to it.
Although in this instance I think NIMBYism is less useful than having functioning local government, police, and homeless services.