I have been traveling to San Francisco for work for probably 15 years, maybe more. But, over the last year, I've seen things I've never seen before. And, I used

I have been traveling to San Francisco for work for probably 15 years, maybe more. But, over the last year, I've seen things I've never seen before. And, I used to regularly hang out in NYC in the 80s and 90s, when crime was at its peak, so that's something. Some highlights: - I've had to call the police about people who appeared to be dead sprawled out on the sidewalk of Market. - When stopping at an intersection, a homeless woman laid on the hood of my car until I gave her $10. - My wife had 'sticky stuff' thrown at the back of her head as she walked near the Tenderloin. - I saw a family chased by a homeless guy with his pants down laughing, and yelling, "your kids ever see one of these?" - I've seen several people defecating on the street, with really no shame or attempt to hide it. - Both of my kids have been physically touched and yelled at (like, in their face) by homeless. - I've lost count of the number of people I've seen shooting up or smoking crack. I unfortunately know very little about homelessness. I donate money to shelters and programs because ... I don't know what else to do. I've tried talking to them to learn more, but everyone has been incomprehensible. All that I know is that it makes me very sad to travel here. This city, which used to be one of my favorites, is in a sick state and at war with itself.