90-year-old Man Charged For Feeding Homelss

Arnold Abbott, a 90-year-old man, along with the Rev. Mark Slims, of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, and the Rev. Dwayne Black, pastor of the Sanctuary Church, were charged for feeding the homeless people on the streets of South Florida Park. A new policy the city officials of Fort Lauderdale, Florida are trying to uphold to outlaw the distribution of belongings, food, drinks, etc. in their community.

The ordinance was recently adjusted to limit the storage of personal property in public, and of course the restriction for food sharing. The city officials' claim is not "productive" to have cycles that feed the homeless. They have homeless assistance centers run by the Broward Partnership, which is another alternative for the "vulnerable and poor" people on the sidewalks of this community.

Abbott still does not agree with the terms of turning his head to the people that "do not have a roof over their head". He has been in a constant battle with city members. Reportedly in 1999, he had sued the city from banning him from feeding the homeless, and won. Abbott claims he is not afraid of going to jail for obtaining his moralistic beliefs. It will take more than a $500 bill and some jail time to stop him from going down to the beach of Fort Lauderdale to serve the people in need.

Arnold Abbott, 90, being detained in his local community.