In fact, life at Tent City is governed by a strict code of conduct. No weapons are permitted, and violence is not tolerated. But that's not true here. There is no racism. We have a bigger goal of trying to survive day to day.
Residents have responsibilities, as well.
Each must attend at least one community meeting every week and respect one another's privacy. Mr. Lewpaugh, who has taken his tent to 46 states, is here because it fits his lifestyle. I just don't. But others ended up here by mistake. Reggie Roundtree and his wife left San Diego six weeks ago, en route to a fishing job in Alaska.