Yes, sadly, homeless have mental and other problems.
Why do you think they ended up homeless?
I often wonder how they got to where they are? They grew up i families, have a hometown somewhere, went to school, had family and friends at some time. What triggered their lives to go in a downward spiral so that they have no money and no place to live, no ability to hold a job, no ability to live in civilized society?
But I also think, that you have to address whatever problems they have, whether it’s mental problems, substance abuse, anti social behavior, whatever causes them to be unable to live normally.
You can’t just have some idiot liberal mayor say, take a homeless person into your spare room.
> you have to address whatever problems they have, whether it’s mental problems, substance abuse, anti social behavior, whatever causes them to be unable to live normally <
Well said. Unfortunately, the standard liberal position is to do what feels good at the moment. There is never any thought about the problems tomorrow will bring.
Why do you think they ended up homeless?
So true. I used to teach English at a community college and one of my students came to my office to speak to me; she was desperate. Her brother was schizophrenic and refused to take his medication. She was at her wit's end; so worried about him and wanted some advice.
The main point is, she could not have him committed, where he would get the help he needed. That's the situation in the U.S. as well, I believe.
Leftists destroy everything in their path. Independence is a great thing, but some people actually need medical care but will refuse it if given the opportunity.
And it is sad, because it destroys their families. This woman could not even complete a basic English composition class to be able to move on and better herself.
As someone who has brought three homeless people into my home, this is a very bad idea. Dealing with homelessness is primarily a spiritual battle, and a real serious one.
The average city dweller has no tools to fix that problem.
At least in one North Bay Area town over 80% of the homeless came through the foster care system. It’s my opinion that early childhood trauma, and lack of connection, often leads to mental illness, drug use, and homelessness.