> locked up indefinitely in a quasi-jail with a bunch of crazy people or taking your chances on the streets, what would you choose for yourself? The institutio

> locked up indefinitely in a quasi-jail with a bunch of crazy people or taking your chances on the streets, what would you choose for yourself? The institution, 100%. Being on the streets also involves being around crazy people, plus criminals, and not all that much to protect you from them. And, of course, you'll likely have to head to a homeless shelter during the winter. Talk to people and you'll find that some of them prefer sleeping on the streets, even with hypothermia risk. Usual complaints include noise, drugs, lice, and getting your shoes stolen.