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Mark S. Holden wrote:

David wrote:

Most of them are Vietnam vets that Reagan put out on the street.



Actually, a huge percentage of them are people who used to be (or should be) in mental health facilities.

The problem is in the name of compassion, laws were passed to give people who really aren't capable of making rational decisions the right to sign themselves out and live on the street.

There are exceptions - especially if there are clear signs the person is a danger to themselves or the community, but apparently living on the street is looked at as a lifestyle choice.


There seems to be a problem here with the way the police treat
schizophrenics on the street. A lot of education is in order.
Many of those homeless are ill and wind up getting jailed or shot.

http://members.fortunecity.com/bruta...ada/names.html
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This study claims that between 30 to 35 percent of homeless are mentally
ill.

http://www.schizophrenia.ca/call2act.pdf
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mike

MII,

When they look at Males over the Age of 25 Years.

Then considering two Factors:

* Mental Illness

* Substance Abuse

The Percentage is in the Range of 75% to 80% for one or both of
these as being the 'primary causes' of the Individuals Disabilities
that "Result" in their Homelessness.

The sad fact (truth) is that for about 1/4 to 1/3 of these Homeless
Persons; that Long Term Care (Institutionalization) is their best
hope of a marginally normal and stable life.

~ RHF

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