Democrats in Denver figure why feed the homeless when you can give them stylish haircuts.

When Sylvester and Ghandia Johnson saw news reports about homeless people being given vouchers to the zoo and the movies during the DNC, they didn't feel it was right.

"We just kind of felt like in news reports lately it was like, 'What are we going to do with them,' trying to sweep them under the rug," said Ghandia Johnson.

The couple owns Sly's Salon at Grant Street and 16th Avenue, in downtown Denver. They decided to use their business to create a so-called cut-a-thon specifically for the homeless.

"We thought we could help some of Denver's homeless residents by giving them a fresh look, giving them real good self esteem and helping them feel part of the DNC, so they look their best," said Ghandia Johnson.

With a hip new look, the homeless won't get in the way of Democrats at least creating the appearance of hope and change. As I once heard a person say in explaining why she didn't donate her old clothes, "I mean, the homeless have enough to worry about without having to wear last season."