>If shelters were sufficient we wouldn't have people sleeping rough. Sure you would. Some people don't want to ask for help and some people don't know that the

>If shelters were sufficient we wouldn't have people sleeping rough. Sure you would. Some people don't want to ask for help and some people don't know that they can ask for help. Just having shelters isn't the whole story. >And basic medical care includes preventative care, medications, visits to specialists, urgent care, childbirth, etc. All of this is available for urgent issues. Hospitals won't let you die on their doorstep, but if you have a problem that builds up long-term then you're screwed. I would say that this is pretty much what I would consider basic healthcare to be. What you're looking for is full-blown healthcare. I don't disagree with you that this is probably the way forward, but I loathe it when people understate their demands. You can't just say "we want just basic care" but what you mean by "basic care" is full-blown healthcare. That's why people will fight you every step of the way with few compromises.