Master Soglin replies

Here's what mean Master Soglin - who just proposed that WE ALL (this is targeted at the homeless, obviously) be limited to one hour only on Madison's regal public benches - had to say in response to my protest: "Dan: The benches belong to everyone: it is not fair to seniors and parents with children to find the benches occupied by people nodded out – often from drugs and liquor. Meanwhile, there is plenty of room at the shelters. We can be compassionate and have rules. In the meantime, there are sexual assaults, fights and needles. All I am asking is that we be compassionate and understanding and have rules and responsibility. Paul R. Soglin Mayor City of Madison 210 MLK Jr. Blvd Madison, WI 53703 Office: 608-266-4611" And NO, there is not plenty of room at the shelters; many are overcrowded, have had problems with such issues as violence and vermin infestation. If you've used up your "shelter days," your options can be dangerously limited. Dangerously, I say, in a climate where winter temperatures have been known to drop to -30 Fahrenheit.