Increased funding would enhance the capacity and quality of shelters and services that provide support for homeless individuals. Proponents argue that it provides essential support for the homeless and helps reduce homelessness. Opponents argue that it is costly and may not address the root causes of homelessness.
@9NSTP6Z5mins5m
Yes, but have incentives and rules to stay in the homeless shelter. Drug tested, finding work, no crimes.
@9NRC8D817hrs17H
Yes, but also require the homeless to work if they are physically capable
@9NQDDVSRepublican1 day1D
No, allow private charities to do take of this issue first.
@9NNRN2L2 days2D
No, there is plenty of funding, it needs to be used more efficiently.
Yes, but prioritize on providing services to get the homeless off the streets and into the workforce rather than simply subsidizing the current state of affairs. The root causes of homelessness should be addressed first and foremost
@9NKTNPT4 days4D
Yes, but only if 50-70% of funding also reduces the root cause of homelessness.
@9NKSKMV4 days4D
It should be determined by each state’s local government.
@9NKMJL64 days4D
Yes as long as all of the money ones into the shelter and no employees pockets
@cluskillzLibertarian 4 days4D
No, and remove barriers that prevent private charities from funding homeless shelters.
@9NK45KD4 days4D
Yes but have incentives and rules to stay in the homeless shelter. Drug tested, finding work, no crimes.
@9NG845V6 days6D
Yes, and its a requirement for more better quality
@9NFK5PQ6 days6D
yes, especially for homeless men and male victims of DV, SA and rape
@9NCW7BK1wk1W
No. From what I have seen in the past 10 years - whatever government does fills the pockets of it's grifters and does little to help the needy. The more we get back our individual freedoms and get government out of our lives - the better!!!!!
@LucidLibertarian 1wk1W
No, but State governments can decide how much funding is provided and under what circumstances.
@9NBNRNN 1wk1W
Yes, as long as they accept and rehabilitate all drug users
@9N92GYS1wk1W
Yes, but focus the funding more on social services that actually get the homeless off the streets instead of simply subsidizing shelters and possibly perpetuating the problem
@9N84F8J 1wk1W
No since none of the money is actually going to fixing the problem & only going into the pockets of politicians and bureaucrats.
@Meepmeep777 1wk1W
Yes, house the working and able homeless, institutionalize the mentally ill homeless, and help rehabilitate the addicted homeless.
@9N7R3PC1wk1W
Yes, and increase funding to address the root causes of homelessness
@9N7MXRW1wk1W
No, Deport illegal immigrants and put the homeless in the housing they've been giving away or paying for
@ChaseOliver 2wks2W
I sympathize with the need for more shelters and services for the homeless. When government subsidizes these services, incentives shift from providing services that increase the long-term outlook of the homeless population to filling beds to receive more funding.
@ChaseOliver 2wks2W
No, because when shelters are funded by government, however well-meaning, the incentives of shelter administrators shift from providing better services that aid the long-term outlook of the homeless, to filling beds to receive more funding.
@9N5WBYD2wks2W
Yes, and better drug treatment infrastructure should be incentivized.
@db2wks2W
No, charity is usually a better for helping people than government/social security.
@9N37TT92wks2W
Yes, but with a focus on moving those using it away from needing it.
@9N29PFL2wks2W
Funding should go towards rehabilitation centers which could help the homeless find permanent housing and/or employment
@RWM1999Republican 2wks2W
Yes, but I would prefer the local and state governments do this
@9MX7N8W2wks2W
No, they should improve access to psychological evaluation and treatment
@9MWL2BZLibertarian2wks2W
Funding for homeless shelters should be up to non-profit agencies
@9MW9W6B2wks2W
Too much money spent on homeless and nothing to show for it. Set up a refuge tent camp and provide services there.
@9MW35WN2wks2W
This is an issue each local government can decide for themselves.
@9MTZNC42wks2W
Yes, as long as the funding is directed towards programs like housing support or skills training that actually help the homeless get back onto their feet and into a position to sustain themselves
@99M6G59Independent 2wks2W
No, this should be done at the state and local level
@9MS62CQLibertarian2wks2W
I want to say no but I find people don't have enough incentive to do the right thing & privately finance programs
@9MRY72F2wks2W
They should focus on making these shelters and services more effective and efficient first.
@9MRF6G22wks2W
Yes, just make sure the government focuses on the root cause of homelessness as well.
@9MQ6LQY2wks2W
Yes but also make major changes to the shelter system.
@9MPX6ZB2wks2W
Increased mental health facilities, basic necessities, condoms, transition houses, yes. But no legal injection sites or permanent free housing. The homeless need to be boosted up, not kept down.
@9MPPJNJ2wks2W
these should be Independent Catholic voluntary charity programs
@9MP6K532wks2W
No, and welfare decisions should be increasingly left for state governments to decide
@9MNQ2RF2wks2W
No, I think they already have good enough services.
@9MN3HZG 3wks3W
No, funding should try to address the causes of homelessness. Priority should be on creating equal opportunities for homeless to move up the social ladder.
@9MMGZ2G3wks3W
No they should use and account for the money they already have and stop giving away money to non citizens
@JcawolfsonIndependent 3wks3W
Yes, I believe every citizen of the United States should have the right to a decent standard of living, including access to housing, nutrition, and basic necessities
@Dry550Independent 3wks3W
Yes, It may not address the root cause, but it’s a step in providing stability for people who honestly are on hard times
Yes but equip them with tools to better help the tenants, and develop them into small villagers where tenants can learn to properly recontribute to society
@9MLJR343wks3W
Reevaluate how current resources are being allocated and work towards education, financial literacy, and health programs to help homeless in longer term solutions.
@9MLJ772 3wks3W
Yes, it is clearly becoming more of a problem as substance abuse increases. For shelters receiving increases, certain rehabilitative programs should be required.
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