Letters: San Jose’s threats are no help to the homeless

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San Jose’s threats are
no help to homeless

With the recent news about San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s approach to deal with homelessness, his “common sense” solutions dangerously treat poverty and mental illnesses as criminal offenses.

His emphasis on the plan to punish those who refuse the shelter opportunity after three offers within 18 months has raised legal and ethical concerns. Homelessness shouldn’t be a crime...