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A lot of homeless people choose to be homeless. I remember I was talking to a homeless in downtown Los Angeles and he told me he used to be a housing contractor and was a millionaire. He said he preferred the street because he likes the drugs and likes to harass women with impunity. I was also told by other homeless that they don't like the housing projects and prefer being outside.
Edit: you can downvote me all you want but this is my experience. Sure there are many that want to be in homes but they also want no strings attached honestly for free like if they are babies.
That sounds like an excuse for him. He is a drug addict, he doesn't really have a choice. First you get people of the streets, then you give them treatment for drugs. People in high stress situations are far more likely to get and stay addicted.
High level mom energy. If these people want to live their lives this way you should let them.
Also in Finland's case - they provide apartments, not prisons, nobody is being sentenced to having an apartment.
Ok great, let me know when Finland becomes the US so we can compare the 2 populations.
... comparing humans to humans?
Humans 🤢🤮
Could also just be the fact that those housing projects aren't well-maintained or well-run. A lot of homeless people don't like places like that because they're just one step removed from a slum. I know the Section 8 housing in my city is generally pretty shitty, and a well-kept tent would be more comfortable - to say nothing of landlords looking for any excuse to get rid of you or calling the police at the drop of a hat.