What would you do? (one more time)

[Markh]

Homelessness is ridiculous!

I live in england, which has a welfare state and loads of money available for these people. There is no reason to be homeless, they should take a trip to their local government social services department, fill in a few details and be put up in a communal home within weeks. They would then receive some money and be given some more info on getting a job.

With all the free market stuff in America I don't know how it works, but I have to say, where there is a welfare state and money available for these types of people, they should be receiving it, given a roof over their heads (even if it is in a house with 4 other families) and advised on getting a job again.

 

[RhetorTheo]

I would walk by. I've tried to help some before, to no avail, and I've given money. Ultimately, we need to accept responsibility for the poor by giving the government the tools it needs to handle them. Giving money to the mentally ill and drugged up doesn't help matters.

 

[nyj]

Ultimately, we need to accept responsibility for the poor by giving the government the tools it needs to handle them.

The government? I see the government in action, and their solution is to either throw money at the situation, regardless of the circumstances, or ignore it completely. The adage goes: If you want it done right, do it yourself. The only thing I rely on the government to do is spend my tax dollars unwisely.

 

[theseed]

I think a systematic approach would be best, by serving in soup kitchens and homeless shelters which this guy would know about.