"They could not be integrated into civil life." With this justification, the "Punks of Bergisch Gladbach" were evicted on March 16. The Social Service of Catholic Men (SkM) in Cologne had rented the house in the Bensberg district of Gladbach for the young punks in 1996. By the summer of 2003, it was no longer considered sensible to support this project, as "they could not be integrated into civil life." "This was only meant to be a springboard," said the SkM. When the lease was terminated, the punks simply stayed.
A week ago, the eviction of the house took place. It was largely peaceful. They left the house - but remained in close proximity. From the sidewalk, they observed the scene and also commented on it. Some of these comments were deemed insulting by the police, and the personal details of the protesters were recorded. The city has no new accommodation to offer, as dogs are not allowed in the municipal homeless shelters, and the punks do not want to part with their dogs.
A week ago, the eviction of the house took place. It was largely peaceful. They left the house - but remained in close proximity. From the sidewalk, they observed the scene and also commented on it. Some of these comments were deemed insulting by the police, and the personal details of the protesters were recorded. The city has no new accommodation to offer, as dogs are not allowed in the municipal homeless shelters, and the punks do not want to part with their dogs.
