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Mead posted...

Some of the things you describe are crimes and we have jails for those

jails are perpetually overcrowded because we refuse to rid ourselves of the criminal element that plagues our society.

But just because someone is homeless does not mean they are also a criminal.

havent once stated that homelessness means criminality. i literally posted in this topic to second the notion that the truly homeless ppl who roam the streets are the ones that break the rules. the shelters where i live, for instance, have plenty of room but the ppl on the streets wont stay there because they wont let you do drugs, wont let you in and out at 2 AM, and will kick you out for starting fights or stealing. one shelter in my area actually had to close for a week because of junkies flushing needles down the toilet. im only advocating getting rid of the ppl who show no desire to improve their situation after repeated chances to do so.

Many celebrities and prominent figures in our society were once in the same situation.

no disputing that, i had to do that for about two years. the difference is that i worked towards improving my situation, whereas the ppl roaming the streets typically have been given dozens of chances to do so and have chosen not to.

you blame them for all your woes.

baseless assumption. i blame them for ruining neighborhoods, making public places less safe, spreading disease, and endlessly consuming resources that could be used on ppl who actually want to participate in society.