This is a crisis because Seattle hands out every conceivable amenity to the “homeless.” They flock there in droves because they get enough goodies to survive while they work to feed their addictions. The answer is to stop feeding, housing and clothing them. No free medical. Arrest them for vagrancy. Hassle them until they either give up their lifestyle or spread themselves out equally like pigeons in a park full of pigeon feeders.
Incidentally, they are misnamed. Homelessness is the result of a non-functional lifestyle. You can’t use every dollar you get and every minute you have to buy and use drugs and expect to own a home. They should be called something less sympathetic. Addicts, winos, thieves, etc. The term homeless paints a glossy color over the reality of these people.
The noble homeless aka bums
Mentally Ill should be included. When the mental facilities were emptied back in the 70’s I believe. They went to the streets in some cases.
Every day, walk over to City Hall or the mayor’s home, and throw out 5 pounds of bird seed.
Enlist others.
Keep it up every day.
Tell everyone you are feeding the homeless.