You wanna get cussed out? Offer a “homeless” person a meal!
The schizophrenics should be in an institution, where they can at least be looked after, if not cured. But I think most of us know who put paid to that notion.
But as for drunks and druggies, a former druggie and bum who now runs a legendary shelter/self-help program in—I think—Denver, said that “helping them out” is just enabling their slow-motion suicide.
I recall a news show on that shelter - I think you’re right - it is in Denver. Tough love and all of that.
As an example of the difference between liberals and concervatives to my children, I’ve likened giving handouts to the street people as something a liberal might do to make them FEEL better about themselves (and FEEL less guilty perhaps)- but not really helping, and perhaps even making the problem worse as the guy goes down to the local store to buy a beer. (As well as wasting their money). A conservative thinks about it a bit more, and gives their assistance to an organization such as the shelter in Denver that actually does some good, gives the people some educations, job skills and some faith and hope - and helps them get OFF the street.