re: What should we do about the homeless problem?

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The vast majority of them are severely mentally ill (schizophrenia and the like). Most of them are not just "down on their luck" but are incapable of doing a whole lot.
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This.

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A relatively small percentage of all homeless people nationwide — 13% to 15% — are mentally ill, but their symptoms — paranoia and delusions — draw attention and mislead others into thinking their numbers are greater, Culhane said.

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