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[–]NuclearBadger 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

As someone who was homeless, it's 100% their fault if it's long term. Do not help these people, there are loads of ways to become un-homeless but you have to get off your arse and work for it.

hint: they don't like working.

[–]JasonCarswell 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I agree with everything but the "Do not help these people." Or more importantly, do not let the government stop kind people from helping these people, because we don't need desperate people doing desperate shit. Further, it might not be so bad if there was meaningful fulfilling work for them to do. Our consumerist culture has programmed too many folks to feel entitled and bitter - and lazy.