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John Tharp is a former sheriff of Lucas County, Ohio.

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All Laws That Make It a Crime to be Homeless Should Be Repealed
When San Diego resident Gerald Stark’s rent increased and he couldn’t afford another apartment, the retired union pipefitter moved into his RV. But because he lacked an address, San Diego law made it almost impossible for him to park his RV legally. Soon the city confiscated it, leaving him out on...
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