Well, two things. First, I'm challenging the statement: > Drug-addicted and mentally ill people do not know how to keep even a moderately organized living spa

Well, two things. First, I'm challenging the statement: > Drug-addicted and mentally ill people do not know how to keep even a moderately organized living space. Which is nonsense and a damaging stereotype. Drug addicts and mentally ill people exist in all areas of life and many are successful - more so than you or I. Secondly, I'm challenging you on: > The theory is the crazy people on the street will suddenly be not-crazy when they get an apartment Because in fact there is now a great body of evidence that shows that housing-first, that is providing housing with no pre-conditions, is in fact extremely effectively at treating both uncontrolled addiction and untreated mental illness.