i blame society, for the homeless?

Question

i blame society, for having all these homeless people in the streets, some of them choose to live in the streets..but some of them didnt want to be a homeless person..back in life..they must've messed up and it wasnt really there fault..like..it could've been there parents that left them at age 22 or something..

me im 18 yrs old, still in the 9th grade, (i messed up, yeah i know)but i dont say its my fault, i dont live with my parents..never seen my parents in 18 yrs..i live with a deaf born grandfather, he's 67 yrs old, suffering from a disease of some sort
he cant get a job, he gets daily monthly income SSI...me..still stuck in school...no friends..no girlfriend...the only entertainment i got is a pc...me and my grandfather share 1 bedroom..and kitchen is like a shelter..being overun by other people upstairs to come down and cook, i cant even use the bathroom, cause they take it and i have to wait...in the morning i cant get to school on time.

because some dude i dont even know that lives on the floor above me that needs to use the bathroom is taking 50 ******* MINS...i dont have no career wise choices...and i basicaly have a blank mind, of just trying to get to school everyday, and obstacles i have to go trough, i tried to get a job at staples...but no luck..because the managers a dick..i tried to at other places..but nothing..i dont even know why i TRY....but i just do for no reason..ahhh wait i do know why i try...cause i get a free support income from the govt, "Welfare" yup..welfare...i thank them for supporting me..but if i stop going to school...wont be able to pay monthly rent to the landlord...i get 200...my grandfather gets 700...rent is 600...my life is not good...but i try....

i just see people that give up to easily they end there lifes for bullshit things..like.."they broke in a relationship and got no one else" and they end there life...i laugh at that because thats just a weak depressing call..me i have the most stressful life ever...and i havent gave up...i try and try and try and try..but at the end of the day..i just eat cheap food..i starve..im skinny to death...i sleep..i wake up..and i try to get to school..others think i am having a good life because i come to school everyday...they dont know the half of it....

ohh thatss right..theres also a time limit on age...if you hit the age 21 and still in highschool...thats an automatic kick out for me..me im not going to make it...i dont know where my life is going...

this is why there are too many robberies and killings in this world..its not perfect i know that...but i try to be nice to others no matter what...there sometimes that i just try to do rob someone..or rob a store...but what good will that come from?..nothing...it'l just get worse in jail...

Answer 1

I kind of know where your coming from, starting from the ground up is hard. You cant depend on anybody but yourself. If you don't like the way your life is, its Your responsibility to work hard enough to dig yourself out of that life.

Answer 2

you need to quit whining, blaming society for your perceived problems and start playing the cards of life you were dealt. You're on your own so get a job and a GED and join the Military. If you cannot qualify for US Military, try the French Foreign Legion. They will give you a new identity. You're lucky. You have a place to stay, and as you are in the USA, a better lifestyle than most people in third world countries. What you do with your life is up to you. Life is not fair but you have youth and opportunity. You must make the best of it and create your own destiny.

Most street people live homeless because they can draw free money, food, shelter, and medical benefits. They do nothing for the good of society. They are vampires that suck funds and resources from all working people. For those that are truly not capable of any other lifestyle, there should be help. The problem is how to tell the difference between the truly needy and the freeloaders.

Answer 3

.You are are much better off then many of the young homeless men and women I see on a daily basis. They would give almost anything to have a deaf grandfather who would be willing to share a one bedroom apartment with them.The blessings that I see that you have are, a Grandfather that cares about you, a bed to lay your head on each night, and a chance to receive an education. Unless you get an education you will be in this situation the rest of your life. Take advantage of the opportunity that now exist for you.The outcome of your future is up to you. May God bless your efforts.

Answer 4

You have quite a struggle. Check into job corps. (it's not millitary related) they give you your diploma OR GED and training for a carrer. Also food and shelter. Ask your counsellor, I think you'd be a good canidate. You don't have to end up on the streets. I wish you the best of luck, stay strong.

Answer 5

I dont be attentive to what ANY homeless people say,different than soliciting for substitute. to respond to: The addictions are so undesirable they see getting out of it as hopless. "Blaming society" for something isn't liberal or conservative according to se,this is according to a private prespective.

Answer 6

Why do people come into your house? Can you talk to someone at school about getting some real help? Not sure what your question is.

Answer 7

Homelessness can be caused by a variety of problems. The main cause is unaffordable housing for the poor. Secondary causes include mental illness, physical illnesses, substance abuse, lack of incentives to work, poor work ethics, and, like most social issues Grassroots.org seeks to address, lack of decent education. The National Law Center for Homelessness and Poverty reports that over 3 million men, women, and children were homeless over the past year – about 30% of them chronically and the others temporarily. In many cases people are in and out of the homeless system, which includes shelters, hospitals, the streets, and prisons. It is these chronic users of the system that utilize up to 90% of the nations resources devoted to the problem.

On top of the 3 million who were homeless or marginally homeless there are an additional 5 million poor people that spend over half of their incomes on housing, leaving them on the verge of homelessness. A missed paycheck, a health crisis, or an unpaid bill can easily push poor families over the edge into homelessness.

It has been reported that the types of assistance homeless adults felt they needed most were help finding a job, help finding affordable housing, and help paying for housing. However, the main types of assistance they usually received were clothing, transportation and help with public benefits. Few homeless actually receive help finding housing, likely because caregivers know its unaffordable or otherwise unattainable for people of their social status.

A minority of the homeless population is capable but unwilling to work – they may resent the minimal wages they would receive if they could find work. It would be irresponsible if we did not consider that a minority of the homeless may be inherently "lazy", or substance abuse has made them so. In these cases the there is little help the system can offer that will bring about positive social results. In general, we recommend a “tough love” approach wherein able people must work in some capacity to receive the benefits they seek. There is often a gray line between those who are mentally ill, substance abusers, and other disabled homeless. Therefore it is not easy to classify them in to benefit categories or to understand their labor capabilities.

Moreover, there is no one comprehensive system to manage the myriad of services for the homeless, their benefits, and their reintegration in to society. We recommend the US and states move towards a fully integrated computerized system which would make delivering benefits and getting people off the streets more cost effective. Eventhough documenting people's’ lives in detail verges on an invasion of privacy, we feel if the US taxpayers need to foot the bill, which they ultimately do, there is no alternative but to build an efficient system with subjective inputs, in order to provide benefits and opportunities based on need.

Most people, including the homeless, are not inherrently lazy. But the US economic system does not adequately support those at the lowest skill levels, even if they are willing to work – leading to unemployment and millions of “working poor”. Incomes for the poorest Americans have not nearly kept pace with rising housing costs. Therefore, millions of hard workers are shut out of the private housing market. Job training, education, trade schools, and other systemic economic incentives and welfare disincentives should be applied with whatever funds are available from foundation or government sources. This will raise income levels overall and make housing more affordable. This, coupled with the benefits poor and homeless receive like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, and TANF (welfare), should lower the overall future level of homelessness.

For mayors, city councils, and even homeless providers it may seem that placing homeless people in shelters is the most inexpensive way of meeting basic needs. This is deceptive. The cost of homelessness can be quite high, particularly for those with chronic illnesses. Because they have no regular place to stay, people who are homeless use a variety of public systems in an inefficient and costly way. Preventing a homeless episode, or ensuring a speedy transition in to stable permanent housing can result in a significant overall cost savings. Hospitals, prisons, lost opportunity, and emergency shelter are all very inneficient.

According to a U.S. Conference of Mayors the homeless population is diverse:

20% work.
22% are mentally disabled.
11% are veterans.
34% are drug or alcohol dependent.
Most people become homeless specifically because they are having a housing crisis, eventhough they may have other needs for services and increased incomes. Its important to realize that their needs are best met once the family is in permanent housing - not while they are in transitional housing or shelters. Housing must be first if they are expected to develop a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

Homelessness can often cause or be caused by serious health problems. Illnesses that are closely associated with homelessness and poverty include tuberculosis, AIDS, malnutrition, and severe dental problems. Other health problems in society such alcoholism, mental illnesses, and physical disabilities are even more debilitating for the homeless, since they may have no shelter or money to manage the problem. People without shelter could easily get frostbite, get infections, or be victims of violence, even in public shelters. They are also more likely to cohabitate with drug addicts, alcoholics, and/or others with disease.

Each year millions of homeless people in the United States need important health care services but most do not have health insurance or cash to pay for medical care. Finding health care is an enormous challenge for the homeless.

Answer 8

I think its your fault or your parents