Sadly I don't think this is only American. Details vary from country to country but this is what I've seen in all countries I have lived in (all in Europe). Wh

Sadly I don't think this is only American. Details vary from country to country but this is what I've seen in all countries I have lived in (all in Europe). What I don't fully understand is how prevalence of homelessness doesn't seem to correlate much with the general wealth of the society, at least in generally speaking 'rich' countries - say G20. Sure, wealth is a relative concept, but 'warm place to sleep and a bowl of soup' is a pretty absolute yardstick, one which many people sadly don't make.