[G Larry]

Yes, they’re called MENTAL INSTITUTIONS.

We need to bring them back and ensure proper care is given to avoid the abuse and neglect of the past.

[mastertex]

Yes, they really need a shelter. How many of these fools are their?? Maybe they could spend Christmas in the White Hut with Barry and the Mucher.

[Stormdog]

“Yes, they’re called MENTAL INSTITUTIONS.”

You are absolutely correct. This homeless problem is a direct result of the closing of these institutions.
The fix is rather easy as many of these people simply need to stay on their meds.

The liberal thinking was that when the institutions closed, the mentally ill would take advantage of neighborhood clinics and voluntarily get their meds and services there.

Obviously it didn’t work out that way.