Solving the homeless "problem" with money to allow the homeless to live more comfortably is the wrong approach in my opinion regardless of city. The mentally il

Solving the homeless "problem" with money to allow the homeless to live more comfortably is the wrong approach in my opinion regardless of city. The mentally ill need psych support and help. They are they group most in need (and deserving IMHO) of aid, along with displaced youth (whether due to security, sexuality, or other factors). But they get lumped into the greater group of homeless, that also includes a sizeable number of "unwilling" (in that they simply don't want to work, and expect to be cared for), as well as the "supported", which includes people with marketable skills and/or family or friends that are willing to help that are abusing the system. This also includes the "capable abusers" that choose drugs or drink outside of the mental health caveat listed above. Only exacerbating the problem are local activists that provide the homeless with tents, 3x meals daily, and free med/dent/etc services that further incentive the homeless, to be homeless. The two or three groups should be prioritized differently, and treated uniquely, with the goal to be reintegrated successfully. Not "well we owe it to all of the homeless to house, bathe, feed, care for, and fund their experience". I'd love to hear opinions on either side.