British Columbia

I think this is a bit simplistic. I think a large amount of people don't want help or won't accept it, mostly i think it is psychological problems. They don't have the capacity or ability to be responsible for themselves and maintain a living space. People who actually want help can find it, i don't believe these are the people who are being talked about to be honest. I do think an educated 3rd party is necessary to keep government from being heavy handed in their decision making.

• It's obvious some people have zero real life experience dealing with some of these addicts.

• lol give em homes! Yeah, to turn into a trap house while others in need go homeless (I've seen it happen)

• give em therapy they don't want and will pretend to do or meet others to just continue their life of being goofs.

• some people are idealistic beyond any idea of reality.

It just doesn't work that simply.

I've been there. Took 20 years to think, hey, maybe this isn't the best way to live.

I've also been in a position later in life to offer people a home (not just a shelter), and support.

Had one dude die in his shit covered room.
Another disappeared into the ether, a pile of wet clothes all that was left of him.
Another chick just didn't give a fuck about anyone so booted her.
One was so sickeningly filthy... It required full shield respirators, boots, and gloves just to enter to clean their room.

They were all great liars. They all abused my kindness.

In 7 years only one of those I've given a chance to rebuild had done anything to improve themselves.

It may take them another 5 or 10 or 15 years to finally want to help themselves. Maybe never.

Drugs are fucking powerful.

I don't know what the answers are. I am grateful for those who helped me.

I'm sorry to the people was a nuisance to.

But I have no sympathy for people who give no fucks about the harms they cause. Especially the ones who think they're cool tough guys.