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.



On Fri, 07 May 2004 14:55:20 GMT, m II
wrote:

Diverd4777 wrote:
It's probably that or back to the shelter.



SHELTER?
Hey, this is a Republican Administration;
Shelters been closed, Dude...

& Apparantly the average life span of a homeless person is..
22 Months..


I wonder how many homeless are the result of moving jobs to Asia?



mike