I've seen this in Hawaii and LA. They get free tents, - sleeping bags, etc. Sometimes

Posted: May 6th, 2018 - 1:52 pm In Reply to: They've been taxing people to provide more services for - the homeless. then, that attracted more

homeless addicts just want to be homeless addicts.

I've seen people get help through AA more than anywhere else, but there are so many programs out there already. It doesn't mean taxpayers don't care, but when is enough enough?

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