I think you could have worded it differently to ignite a more positive discussion but, as you say, let's put that aspect to one side. I'm sure you're right in

I think you could have worded it differently to ignite a more positive discussion but, as you say, let's put that aspect to one side. I'm sure you're right in so much as, people are going to make their situation as workable as possible. If you can easily choose an environment that makes life easier, you probably will. If the city has 'excellent resources for the homeless to both survive and "get back on their feet"' you have to ask the question, why isn't it working? Maybe it is? Maybe it's just not working fast enough? Maybe the most productive thing to do is to look at this population of humans and say - what do each of them have to offer to make society better. How do we harness that in a positive way for everyone. Like I said in my other comment – I don't know anything about homelessness so I can't really discuss the solutions in any detail.