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(47,953 posts) Tue Nov 4, 2014, 02:07 PM Nov 2014

90-year-old Florida man arrested for feeding the homeless [View all]

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (WPLG/CNN) – It did not take long for City of Fort Lauderdale to make good on the promise to criminally charge those who violate a new ordinance that effectively outlaws groups from feeding the homeless in public.

On Sunday, the city charged three people, including two ministers and a 90-year-old homeless advocate, and they could face up to 60-days in jail for their so-called crime.

“I fully believe that I am my brother’s keeper. Love they neighbor as thy self,” explained Arnold Abbott.

90-year-old Abbott prepares hundreds of meals each week for the homeless in the kitchen of the Sanctuary Church.

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90-year-old Florida man arrested for feeding the homeless [View all] n2doc Nov 2014 OP

Arnold Abbott, a true hero! Dont call me Shirley Nov 2014 #1

The Mayor's a Democrat OnlinePoker Nov 2014 #10

What the heck is wrong with him? DINO? Dont call me Shirley Nov 2014 #21

That is no excuse. A hearless democrat is called a republican in my house. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2014 #27

Shame on Ft Lauderdale's govt leaders for criminalizing an act of philanthropy... /nt think Nov 2014 #2

That really needs to be a court case dixiegrrrrl Nov 2014 #23

I literally feel nauseous reading this story. nt stillwaiting Nov 2014 #3

Hey Rick Scott go fuck yourself you POS Blue Owl Nov 2014 #4

Sounds like a religious belief. Downwinder Nov 2014 #5

Repukes Forbid Feeding the Homeless?? harrose Nov 2014 #6

Repub charity only includes... Tripper11 Nov 2014 #7

Here's the jackass responsible Quackers Nov 2014 #8

I called irisblue Nov 2014 #11

What really pisses me off is Quackers Nov 2014 #15

Food preparation hygiene is a concern for the poor also, there's a legit reason for the regulation. Fred Sanders Nov 2014 #9

This isn't about food preparation hygiene. It's about shooing away the unsightly homeless. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2014 #12

"90-year-old Abbott prepares hundreds of meals each week for the homeless in the kitchen of the Rex Nov 2014 #13

Of course not, I am sure the church kitchen is fine, a food inspector would assure it, that is all. Fred Sanders Nov 2014 #14

Just saying the city might want to take into account that this guy does this for a living. Rex Nov 2014 #16

The true injustice is Scott denying enough funding for government food inspectors, if I have that right. Fred Sanders Nov 2014 #17

You do, his only concern is with drug testing so his wife can make millions. Rex Nov 2014 #18

Scott going down would be sweet enough for me to take a lot of other losses.... Fred Sanders Nov 2014 #19

I don't think there's much "Food hygiene" in dumpster left overs BobbyBoring Nov 2014 #20

I am at a loss for words. So sad. demmiblue Nov 2014 #22

I wonder how many jail cells they have? A bus convoy, perhaps 50000-100000 people, jtuck004 Nov 2014 #24

Mercy shenmue Nov 2014 #25

Jesus, talk about heartless! I think I'm about to give up on life. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2014 #26