Popup Speakeasy Appears at Denver Homeless Encampment

I think one of the greatest things about the USA is the indefatigability of the American spirit. Wherever you find a patriot, you will find a tireless drive to carry on, move forward, and have a great-ass time.

Case in point: a homeless encampment in downtown Denver, where a popup speakeasy seemed to appear out of thin air.

The series of tents features shelves of liquor, comfortable furniture, and evidently tents and couches for. . . a different type of entertainment for pay. (Prostitution. They’re for prostitution.)

This appears to be the main complaint about the homeless camp’s speakeasy– that, and there’s a homeless camp; they’re not exactly known for being clean, family-friendly neighborhood features. But the encampment’s residents are reportedly “living it up,” and I for one am happy for them.

Look. I understand that an open bar isn’t going to help anyone’s substance abuse issues, which are inextricably tied to homelessness at large. I have a lot of empathy for the troubles with which they are afflicted– but I also am realistic about the reality of helping people with such afflictions. 

The fact is, if these vagrants want to get sloshed, they’re gonna get sloshed. Why not make a thing of it? I doubt they’re the kind of patrons to be welcomed into legitimized establishments to imbibe; who can blame them for building their own facsimile?

I, for one, applaud the innovation.