I believe that not enforcing laws against a particular protected class in downtown encourages both illegal behavior as well as that which is merely rude and uncivilized.

I am not in favor of what used to be called ‘the bum’s rush’ or other unconstitutional actions. Public space cannot be regulated like private space but it can still be regulated within the law.

While I don’t see the relevance of the R-G question, it is axiomatic that this site is under their total control and we pontificate by their leave and at their pleasure, which leave can be terminated anytime they choose for any (or no) reason that they choose.

I vote with my wallet at all the places we have mentioned as well as out 29th and Willamette and the malls on West 11th. Downtown does not exist for me anymore. My last trip to Off the Waffle was my last trip downtown.

I do not need to experience the stench of urine or feces or to respond to aggressive panhandlers; and I will not.