Dornbirn: Homeless people were sold with anti-overnight stays!

Dornbirn: Homeless people were sold with anti-overnight stays!

In Dornbirn, a controversial measure at the train station ensures outrage: The city administration has provided benches with crossbeams to deny homeless people to sleep on these furniture. This decision has caused severe lack of understanding among many residents and passers -by and could be interpreted as a brutal signal to the poorest members of society. Writer Robert Schneider is stunned by these “anti-objectless benches”, which give the impression that the wealthiest city in the country wants to sell those people who fall outside the social framework.

This step is perceived by many as extremely cynical. Instead of showing compassion and help, this measure should be set with this measure: Homeless people should not stay in the city - a clear message that is reminiscent of the Christmas message from Lukas, which is particularly violent in the current time. In this way, the city administration seems to legitimize the discrimination against homeless people, which has met with violent criticism in a prosperity society. As reports vorarlberg.orf.at , the discussion about such measures is now in full swing, and it remains to be seen how the city reacts to these critical voices.