DAMN SKIPPY! Well said Tiny Dynamine

A lot of them are Veterans, too. Many of who turn to drugs and alcohol to deal with PTSD, dreams, depression, memories, etc because local help sources are underfunded, or disgustingly, some don't care how bad your symptoms are or how much you need aid, women and minorities always come first (an issue we are having in my state)

Um that is the mistake too many people make...they are indeed drunks and drug addicts...but they come from all walks of life. The world is filled with talented people that took a bad turn or had their lives turn to s**t...it doesn't mean they aren't drunks and drug addicts that need to feed their addiction..

Unfortunately, we'll be seeing more and more of them because people keep reproducing like crazy and there won't be enough jobs.

You're absolutely right, Tiny! I've always said this. Everybody has a story and so do those who are homeless. I read once that most of the homeless people we see once were VERY productive members of society, with degrees, of course vets, etc. If more people could take the time to sit down and listen to their stories, they'd change their opinions of these people. And maybe give some of them an opportunity to become productive members of society again.

You're using the example of a man who "became homeless after losing his wife and turning to substance abuse" to make the argument that "not all homeless people are drunks and junkies"? Perhaps you're right, but this really isn't a good example...

Actually the article clearly states that he became a junkie.

I was moved to tears too.

I didn't know the song until I saw this post. During my first time hearing it, ninjas started peeling onions all around me :')

:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5MAg_yWsq8