Police told Chris if he didn't move his tent where he was living for 3 years he would go to jail.

The tent city in Sacramento has been all over the news worldwide. Heck, even Oprah went there. Sadly, the media glare that captured the world's attention was also the impetus for the mayor's order to dismantle tent, causing hundreds of residents to be displaced.
Ironic, isn't it. Most residents of Sacramento's tent city were living quietly and without incident until Oprah came to town.
I have been wanting to get up to Sacramento to check out tent city for some time. Unlike news media, where you will hear a reporter tells a brief, punchy version of the story, I wanted to capture the real stories of the real people who are being forced out of tent city. Raw, unedited, unsponsored and in their own words. Invisible People and Change.org will be bringing you some of these stories over the next few weeks.
First, meet Chris. I first met him as he was packing up to leave. Thing is, he didn't have anywhere to go. Chris has been homeless for three years and has been living in the same location for the past year. The police told him that morning that if he didn't move he would be going to jail. Chris has some strong opinions about what is going on and how the issue should be addressed. The statement that he makes that keeps reverberating in my head is this: The crime is being poor and homeless.
As for tent city, the whole place seemed so unstable it was about to explode. I have no idea who the guy is that came up and started talking. Everyone was scared and angry. And, to be honest, I don't blame them one bit.
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[@bearsagainstevil]

and they give trillions to damn bankers and this poor old fella is living like this . they could have paid off every mortgage and more in the usa , with the money they have given to bankers

[@haroldslawter4185]

He fought for this country just to be homeless that's crazy

[@thedarci1368]

What people that make horrid remarks about the homeless do NOT seem to get is that what one draws from a pension or disability is not much at all. Rent, utilities, food, just the basics it will NOT cover.....

[@itsjustrenee1320]

The Darci 13 and living in shelters etc is often unbearable with people packed like rats. I can understand why they'd rather live out in a tent with a little privacy & independence. I've been watching some videos of people living in vans I'd better than tents but you have to find a place to park it. I'm a proponent of every city & county in the u.s. having land set aside for tents, vans, RVs & tiny houses with restrooms/latrines, running water & dumpsters serviced as a neighborhood like any other. There is no doubt the way police & cities are currently treating the poor is a crime against humanity & the people must rise up & demand justice & rights for the poor, sick & elderly.

[@jayhawk88z]

he makes some interesting points

[@camwilliams2827]

11 years later I wonder how he is doing today.

[@angelanetherton8240]

This man broke my heart and believe me that's hard to do.Having to live like he is being the age he is..Its sad AF! ..I cant believe the cops would threaten him with jail because he has no where else to go.He doesn't want a hand out like he said and this isn't a way of life for him he just wants affordable housing. These landlords trying to be rich of of working people who live paycheck to paycheck makes me sick.Always raising the rent well these people on ssi/ssd don't get raises in their income they make the same everymonth and once its gone its gone until next month.You tell me how a person is suppose to live off 700 a month? Thats rent,lights,water,gas,food and meds...Now give me a damn break.We treat our older population like a burden and the government clearly doesn't give a shiz or there would be more affordable housing.Should be a law for anyone over a certain age with a certain income to have the same rent amount they can afford every damn month until they die.Whats so damn wrong with that?Im so sorry for you sir I wish I could help you.If you lived in my state id let you stay on my property i even have a camper id give ya.

[@ariguzaa]

0:01 man great channel and thank you a lot for them, i even cried several times watching your videos and reading comments to them, but sometimes you’re being disrespectful to people too, you should’ve asked his friend’s name first, not calling him buddy as if he’s not even there, and by the way HE introduces himself you can clearly see the man took a bit of offense, that was rude, respect from Moscow ✊

[@carlosfigueroa790]

Complacency is an enemy!

[@frechesferkel2749]

Hm he go to Jail, sounds good! A roof above my head and everyday a meal! Thats more he have on the street.

[@RLF777]

Very Interesting Video, And So True, Thank You Chris...

[@Bettinasisrg]

Now we're going to need someone to go around and document all the people getting evicted or foreclosed on since they've been out of work during Covid. It needs to be done to really hit home (no pun intended) the sad state of affairs our country is really in.9/21/20

[@johnbergeron3486]

Welcome to America where you are free as long as you pay your taxes get permission and do what you're told to Arms to Arms the city state and federal officials are coming

[@LenoraForest]

I don't understand why he expects someone else to find him a place to live. It seems to me that if several of these people got together they could rent a 2 or 3 bedroom place and share the expenses. It would be better than living outside and being harassed by the police. He obviously doesn't have family around there, so how about moving to a cheaper part of the country.

[@billjoe39]

acajidi100 you again, ron lawson account? I bet you would know a thing or two about pedos....the government could be a bit more selective about whom it hires to trumpet it's 'causes' online

[@dolph123454321]

@jumbi100 Maybe 1000$ is a tad too much, but a home where they can stay and eat is fine i think, instead of using the 1000$ on drugs.

[@dolph123454321]

Raise the taxes to 50% and give them 1000$ each month just like they do in my country. Thats the way to fix this.

[@calistoner3169]

He is one of the very few homeless, that clean up after themselves in Sacramento

[@DrDonnyTheBookofYou]

Give me a break. If I was homeless, bring clean might be a real last concern

[@Geronimo-ii5ni]

Im pissed my bday is 4/27/09 and both vids are ln 26 and 28 of 09 OOOOOF

[@timmc8444]

Po..lice..paid government enforcerss

[@RETIREMESOON]

Move him to Slab City.