Many great points here. I think many of the responses you describe come down to fear: People are scared of someone different - what will they do? - and scared o

Many great points here. I think many of the responses you describe come down to fear: People are scared of someone different - what will they do? - and scared of the problem, which seems overwhelming. > It's really difficult to overstate how hard it is to get back out of homelessness, once you reach that point, without significant outside help. I'd add that when someone becomes homeless, they often are at their weakest point and now have to spend their limited capability on trying to survive (as you describe). On top of that, we're expecting they will overcome incredible challenges and boost themselves out of homelessness. It's just not realistic.