What should we do about the homeless problem in the USA?
107309
I feel for the mentally ill.  There is no law to force them to take their medications...which most will not do while they are off them.  But if they were forced to take them and let them become clear minded again they would thank us.  I think we should make better laws at protecting the mentally ill from their ownself.  As for the drug addicts that are on the street...well, we could arrest them but our taxes would have to pay for it...so lets just kill them off.
357529
I don't know what's available in your area, but in mine there are soup kitchens, shelters, outreach programs...  One of the churches here even provides the homeless with a directory of what's available, with hours of operation and what to expect when they go in.  There are a lot of people who are concerned with this issue.  If you look, you may be surprised to see how much is available.
1165391
I think rent control ought to be law, It should be 1/4 of your pay a month. If your unemployed and collecting unemployment it should be 1/4 of that. If going to a lesser paying or more paying job it should be adjusted to that pay. Every body should have a right to live in a shelter dwelling. Than living on the streets. that will eliminate have of the homeless on the streets.
198914
I am going to totally answer your last statement. We do need to focus more on what is wrong in America first, as long as we have people living in third world conditions right here, no homes, no running water, no food. Pitiful. Did anybody catch Oprah the other day, it is horrible how some people have to live in this country, while some are filthy rich and have more than they and 30 families would ever need. Now I'm getting the heck out of here.
643335
stop the wars. help those less fortunate then us to live a better life. give help to society where you can. be tolerant of people.
424319
This is only one of A THOUSAND different stupid ways the government spends your money.\n1) Don't give the gov't anymore money.\n2) If you care about the homeless, you have to take direct action, you can't trust in the gov't to help on any problem. Ask the people of New Orleans.\n3) If you care about any other issue, you have to run for office yourself. The only way we'll have people we can trust in gov't- is if we start taking those offices ourselves.
792032
Not enough.  If those who made over a million (even 100,00) a year,  and there are plenty of "stars" and politicians who do, would donate a percentage to feeding the hungry and housing the homeless here in the U.S.  we would become a stronger and healthier nation.  I guess it is more important to buy a 2 million dollar earring or vacation in the Hampton's.  Then we wonder what is wrong with this country. I am not saying just the people mentioned above, but anybody, who has more than they need.  Why look down at those who are not as fortunate, instead of trying to bring them up?  Is there money going to be of any help when we have killed half of our own people off through drugs and violence?  No, because this is what other countries have been waiting for.  Greed and stupidity will take us all down in time.
337234
The answer to most of the US's problems is our dependency on oil.  Not only for automotive fuel but also for energy generation and heating.  We need to find cheaper and more efficient ways to handle these issues and soon.
1081400
I live in the Southwest and it has been an issue here for as long as I can remember. The problem has become so enormous that the nation is waking to the problem. We wonder whats taken you so long?
876416
Believe it or not, there are many homeless people out there because they choose to be. It is easier living hand to mouth than working for a living. Until the fraudulent ones are weeded out there is nothing that we can do to solve the problem.
328060
I have worked in the VA and volunteered as a Homeless Veterans' Advocate and can tell you the numbers vary throughout the country.  In some places, the % of homeless who are veterans is high, and in others low.  \n\nOne problem for veterans is that we were taught to be very self sufficient during our military days and told that to seek help is a sign of weakness our enemy would prey upon.  That belief translates into refusal to seek medical care when very ill to not seeking assistance for financial problems, to refusing to use services local governments have set up for homeless veterans.\n\nThe federal government's response to any problems veterans have (homeless or otherwise) is to ignore the problem until it is covered in the media, then provide talking points and slick handouts to tide the media storm over.  After that, its back to ignoring the veterans again.
480646
we have our own problems here in the United States with Aids...we need to take care of our own first
604677
Not only not nearly enough - but too many.  There shouldn't be any homeless shelters and no homeless people.
616038
Interesting question.  ASSUMING you are refering to the United States Federal Government, what article of the Constitution would make it the responsibility of a government committee?\n\nAre you aware that most ADULTS who are homeless CHOOSE to be homeless because of the sum of their lives choices?  Think about that for a minute before you bash me.  I am referring to ADULTS, not children.  Most homeless ADULTS  are "addicted" to drugs and/or alcohol.  They made a conscious choice to take drugs or drink.  Thus, they are homeless because of their choices.
25618
While I am all for being helpful, I believe that it is best to help Those who have to make their homes on the streets of our homeland first.Poverty is a problem here, too. I don't see why people are so quick to go rushing off to the aid of foreign countries when chances are there are people with just as great needs living in or near a dumpster or cardboard box just outside their own home. \n\nThe next time you're feeling helpful, Buy a homeless person a good meal. And be sure to ask what they would like. They are people too, so they may not like certain things, or may be allergic, intolerant, etc. In which case you wouldn't be helping very much.
1043987
I do not know if we have lost sight of it, or if the mainstream media simply delights in reporting it because after all, bad news sells better than good news.\n\nTalk to your neighbors and friends, they are probably doing all right. Watch CNN and you will think the sky is falling everyday.\n\nHomeless in America? If you can't get it together here, where are you going to go? There are homeless in other countries whose dream is to someday be homeless in America.-Sam Kinison
730897
I agree 100%. WE should be getting the government fund first and foremost. If they want them things then their country needs to come up with them. We have homeless and jobless people right here in the US that were born and raised AMERICAN and they can't get money from the government. Look at how they are treating most of the veterans, alot of them are homeless now, because after the war, they had nothing and no where to go. We like in a broken country and it needs Jesus