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BingBong022 t1_izbnlam wrote

Reply to comment by bluehat9 in Homeless individuals evicted from RI State House grounds by Rogue-Island-Pirate

I don't have a good answer or solution to that. But I don't think we should just write anyone and everybody off who is homeless and just assume that they are in the position that they are in because they don't want help or to help themselves. I'm sure there is a percentage of people who don't want to accept help as you say. But we should all still work together as a community to push politicians to provide resources to the homeless. Even if you don't care about the homeless, it's in everyone's best own interests to see these people improve their life situation and have housing so our city can thrive and grow and be prosperous. If we are all one community in this city we are only as strong as our weakest links/members. We should try to lift these people up because we all benefit from it as a whole. Just my personal opinion on the matter

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bluehat9 t1_izbrb1u wrote

Oh I don't think that this applies to every homeless person, believe me. But I do know with 100% certainty that SOME of the homeless individuals in this and other states fit that description. Like I said, I agree with you that we do need to provide more resources and more opportunities to get help. I just don't know how to handle those few percent who actively do not want to be helped.

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shankthedog t1_izdbly0 wrote

The answer is you don’t help them. They are in the minority of those wanting to live a house free lifestyle. As long as they’re not encroaching on anyone else, that’s their right.

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shankthedog t1_izdbf7z wrote

You said it much more eloquently than me. Thank you

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