I have been to the Tenderloin walking, talking with the homeless and sitting on the ground with the smell of human poop and pee surrounding me. I have even had the opportunity to sit by a big terd. Nasty. The majority of these people are not the result of bad luck, but rather choice. They can all name one selfish stupid decision that started down the road of addiction and eventually homelessness. If your curious introduce yourself to one of them and ask how they ended up in San Francisco. They will be happy to tell you. They are people you know. They are not suffering or in need, they have everything they need. Food from Glide Memorial, clothes from Glide and shelters, money from people who walk by and feel scared so they give them some and in return they support their drug and alcohol problem. They do not need food. They have all the food they want from programs who sell their idea by making it to look like they are dying of hunger. Why should they change or enslave themselves to a job and paying taxes. It is not important to them to have a job or a car, where would they park it in San Francisco anyway, you've been there. It is a matter of addiction and their self value. You can give them or support them as much as you want, but unless they have a change of heart, they will never leave. They are comfortable and like the freedom to do as they wish. I agree with Miley, try to talk to them and give them hope. Oh you don't even have hope, ask Jesus, He will help you.
