Are you more sympathetic to the homeless situation because of the economy?

This new change in the economy doesn't change the sympathy I have always had for the homeless. Some of my earliest memories are of being homeless. My Dad left my Mom and siblings when I was just 4 years old.

Luckily we never slept on the streets. My Mom had a wonderful network of friends that we stayed with until she got back on her feet. I am still close with those family friends to this day.My Mother is my great hero and took such good care of us when we were younger.

She worked her way up within the City of Berkeley and retired with a good salary and pension. I'm sure that most of the typical working class and now even middle class people are just a few paychecks away from being homeless. We need to feel more secure in this day and age... but I don't think anything will change anytime soon.

Sometimes I wish I lived in France and could take advantage of their great pension and healthcare system. There's nothing wrong with socialism if you've ever been homeless.

Yes, by all means. Many people are homeless because of our economy and I feel terrible for all of them. I think it was very greedy of several of the CEO's and other higher paid employers that forced many business's to close.

If there was something I could do to help these people I would in a second that way of living is soooo sad. flickr.com/photos/crickiephotos/2094752803.

No. Homelessness, while a serious social problem, does not appear to be related to current economic conditions. It is very difficult to find neutral statistics or information online.

Your comment that the economy and financial world are somehow sinking is not accurate. The economy has been improving for the last year or so and the financial world is just fine. There are many social safety nets and there is more affordable housing than ever.

There is also a substantial amount of day labor required. Homelessness seems to be caused more by mental disturbances and antisocial attitudes than anything else.

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