It's not that they're above laws, it's that laws only work on people who have something to lose.
You don't want to be arrested because you have a job, a family, people who care about you. A lot of homeless people are more focused on "how do I make today not the worst day of my life?" Turns out, drugs are really good at that. And, being arrested isn't so bad.
Also, arresting people is expensive. We can fine most people. Can't fine homeless people.
const_cast|8 months ago
You don't want to be arrested because you have a job, a family, people who care about you. A lot of homeless people are more focused on "how do I make today not the worst day of my life?" Turns out, drugs are really good at that. And, being arrested isn't so bad.
Also, arresting people is expensive. We can fine most people. Can't fine homeless people.