the ones who are cannot function or are ill need to be institutionalized in a caring environment. the rest of them need to get whatever job is available and counseling. if I need a job I would find one even if I have to move cross country to find affordable housing.

It would be nice if they, ya know, gave them homes.

Having worked with homeless people years ago, not as an advocate, but as a co-worker,
I have some knowledge that most do not have. I got to know them as equals, we also
drank beer together on Fridays after getting paid. These homeless had a job long enough to
save a little money and quit their job, in order to exist without responsibility.

I also would pick up the street people for my weekend job. These folks
were different, they would NEVER take a real job where they had to go in everyday.

Many would see the work I had for them and say NO! They would sit all day while
the rest of us worked. I would not pay them, but I did feed them lunch. FYI I only
made 1.50 more an hour then they did, as the supervisor and transporter.

The main take-away is the fact that most homeless are free spirits. They do not want
to be trapped by the confines of responsibility. This is also why programs never
seem to work for the majority of them. You can give them everything, but the minute
you ask for them to help with anything, you will get pushback, as they are not about
to be told what to do, by anyone.

Most will take what you are giving, but will NOT give anything in return, even
if it is in their best interest.

There are some homeless that would receive help well, but they are a small %.

The other groups are the ones escaping the law, whether for a crime, or something
like running from child support. An unskilled guy with 5 unwanted children, will
never be able to work, without his whole paycheck going to child support.

Maybe we can use all the empty homes that are just sheltering dust

The history of homelessness in America is an interesting study. There have been several periods of widespread homelessness in our history. It usually was associated with an economic recession or a change in technology. But it seldom lasted more than a couple of years.

For example, when railroads in the 1850s came into use many bargemen who used to load riverboats were out of a job. Many became homeless for a year or two. Then they found work with the new railroads and were housed again.

Our current period of homelessness started with Reagan in the 1980's. This homeless period has lasted much longer than any previous such period in American, close to 40 years. I think part of it is failure to address the root causes and reverse Reaganite policies. Also, the street drugs are much stronger, meth and fentanyl. they have reduced homeless people to such an extend they can't work. The solution for that is free, mandatory drug detox.

Oooh keep em coming!

😂

Invite them to a free buffet, promise them food and shelter, and have them commit to voting Democrat.
Then forget about them in December 2024.

When Xi came for a visit and SF was made to look good; where did the people there get moved to?

Eventually,given enough time and power,use them as protein.

He's gaslighting. I don't believe they are suddenly going to start tearing down encampments.

Do what they do best. Ship them to other states.

they will move to AZ like the rest of the citizens of that state is doing.

They need to lower rent, fix it.

Perhaps this. Who knows?

They haven't publicized their plans. They have just told the homeless in the encampments in public parks that they have TWO DAYS to move.

Send them to Martha's vineyard

in this case it's too bad the government isn't allowed to build buildings or give people money. i guess it's not 'cruel and unusual punishment' if the victims aren't considered by the government as 'people'(?) take that, most vulnerable people imaginable!!! /s