I'm not someone who uses that framing. I'm just telling you why it gets used. I typically talk about "the homeless population" or "homeless individuals." I spe

I'm not someone who uses that framing. I'm just telling you why it gets used. I typically talk about "the homeless population" or "homeless individuals." I spent years homeless. I have had a college class on Homelessness and Public Policy. I'm a blogger and freelance writer and I think language matters but I also generally agree that people sometimes get too hung up on language to the point where it's counterproductive. I try to not get too hung about it or be too nitpicky, personally.