What kind of country makes it illegal to be poor? Some people in this country say the poorest people here have it better than the poor in some countries, where they live in shacks. But in those countries, the poor have a place to live, even if it's a shack. They don't get put in jail for being homeless, or for begging. But then, we're a Christian nation, right?
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by Ben Adler
Weekend Edition Sunday, July 26, 2009 · Three months ago the mayor of Sacramento shut down a massive tent city that had grown on the outskirts of the California capital. Now there are some people placed in long-term housing, but no short-term solutions beyond overcrowded shelters. Meanwhile, tent cities still exist, hidden away from authorities. Ben Adler of Capital Public Radio has the story.
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