Also speaking of cruelty, more homeless people die of hypothermia in LA than in NYC.
Homeless people often sleep on park benches. If they have to sleep on the floor, they often make a cardboard pad. But why? Not for the cushioning.
People that go camping in cold weather already know the answer. Experienced homeless folk tell new homeless folk, "Don't fall asleep directly on concrete. You might not wake up."
Think before you throw away "unsightly" cardboard.