@@virgilhilts3924how does that heal our societies traumas? Many children are abused and if they don't receive adequate trauma therapy they use substances to treat their emotional pain. It's our sick society with the rampant CSA. What we force on people is unnatural. Why do you believe certain humans are expendable? Fear?
@@joyful_tanya "how does that heal our societies traumas?" -WTH does that even mean? "Many children are abused and if they don't receive adequate trauma therapy they use substances to treat their emotional pain" -Stop making excuses for poor life choices "It's our sick society with the rampant CSA" -WTH does that even mean? "What we force on people is unnatural" -Who is this "we"... and what exactly is being "forced" "Why do you believe certain humans are expendable?" -Cite where I asserted any such thing...
@@joyful_tanya - Where did you get that Virgil said homeless people are expendable? Virgil just told the other commenter to put his money where his mouth is. It’s ok to disagree with people but don’t put words in their mouth that aren’t there. 👎 I agree with you though that many homeless people need therapy, addiction treatment, or psychiatric meds, not just housing. Ofc each individual homeless person’s situation is different though.
@@notadvertiserfriendly6084 because if you don't care for all of the people in a society those who are shat upon die. You have to extrapolate statements to their logical conclusion.
Agreed but some people go different paths in life. I appreciate him sharing his story and I wish him well. Nothing else i can do@@shabrethajennings7291
Yes, he does!! Especially for having been on the streets for 12 years!! He's a real nice person too!! I hope he will get into transitional or supportive housing soon!!
I'm glad I live an area where we don't trip about homeless people. There was a homeless person sleeping right across a sidewalk. People made sure he was okay and looked out for his needs then found a comfortable shady grassy area for him in front of a nice condo community. The condo complex didn't mind at all. People are people.
True Been homeless here for 30 years now since 14 years old AND HALLELUYAH MY GOD PROVIDES FOR ME EVERYDAY AND EVERYNIGHT. GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND PRAYERS
Correct... That is plenty of time to stop abusing drugs/alcohol, get cleaned up, start making good choices, work hard, and become a productive member of society. Especially in a nation that spends TRILLIONS of dollars on providing resources to help people.
12 years is more than enough time to get sober, make better life choices, work hard, plan, save, become a productive member of society. Especially with the trillions of dollars in resources given to these people with no expectations whatsoever. If you are still on the streets after that long you are there by CHOICE.
Seeing Anyone homeless on the streets brakes my heart but I am homeless myself & I fully understand what people are going threw & I wish I could help others because this is extremely difficult & 98% of people treat you like garbage but once I get myself back on my feet I am going to start a youtube channel so I can help others get off the streets so they can feel human again
Mark I live outside of St Louis and would love to help this man out. Please let us know how we can reach out to him. Even if I can get him a motel room for a couple days
Back in the eighties when I did some infantry training in the woods after about a week everybody smelled ripe from not taking a shower one guy somehow got a shower and had that soap perfume smell when we were given a hot meal out in the field A lot of people standing in line for hot food gave the soldier that showered a hard time for not being part of the team . This good man that talked about his homeless story reminded me of that . Wish him the best for his future. Our State National Guard should be able to help our people in our community when homeless reaches a critical point
Yea Iam getting my mind right iam probably gone be a homeless veteran so seeing him and hearing his story and s inspiring to me he’s not a criminal and he’s been out there for 12 years if he can make I can to very inspiring.
Yes this. The more money they print for these wars Ukraine, Israel, Lebanon, they will increase your taxes on everyone to make up for it. Ya better be ready.
I love this video; I think it's my favorite!! Demetrius is such an awesome man with so much wisdom!!!!! He is a very humble man for sure!!! He's well educated and has a very strong spirit. He uses that knowledge to survive in the world he lives in. It's so sad that he's having to live the homeless life, he deserves so much more than this!! He needs to be given a home and the chance to speak for the homeless to help figure out a real solution for homelessness. He of all people knows what the problems are and if only given that chance he could change the world of the homeless and how the world feels about the homeless!!!
To see that no matter whatever he doing thru he si t lost his faith tell me all i need to know about this man this is the type of people Jesus use to surround himself with . He blessed dnt lose your fairh like JOB
Demetrius' story is much like my own- I too was injured and terribly taken advantage of- by family, insurance company- nowhere to turn- sober now a long time- stilll poor- but, really identify with D's story-
Preach brother! I like dis guy Iam going through some stuff right now resist the evil thanks brother good man right there! Well when he die and go to heaven he will be rich then Amen 🙏
Dear Lord, bless Demetrius to get a stable and safe place to live, food to eat, a place to shower, and clean clothes to wear. There are so many elderly people living alone that could use the help that someone like Demetrius could provide. Please, let him met an elderly man or woman who is struggling at home alone. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.
"400+ billionairs in the country" -What does that have to do with anything? "but country is becoming one of the highest homeless country in whole America, Europe and Cananda" ~0.18% of the US population is homeless, with most being by choice
Being homeless sounds rough - getting robbed and attacked and it being a struggle to shower. Winters and summers - he must be tough to have survived on the streets for so many years
These people are stuck because they have no address. They need somewhere to send information to get assistance, an ID if they don't have one, etc. The government has such a messed up system. There are case workers who look down on these people and don't do a whole lot to help them. Not all but plenty of them.
Thank you IP for what you're doing. We need to wake Americans up now about the homeless crisis going on in our country. Our government spends billions of our dollars on porkbarrel projects, but never on the homeless. Homelessness can happen to anyone of us. God Bless you all. John 3:16 Amen
5:05 Former professional andhighly intelligent, Demetrius, hits target here - those with (memories of) home, when they become homeless, must be wary of the lifelong homeless.. i highly identify! Only GOD can save the abandoned!
Mark I feel a calling to help out please tell me the best possible impact I can have to volunteer to help the homeless love your videos I do would use drugs to help cope with the tramacof homeless I have learned a lot from your videos Thank you
Mark; you must be as disgusted by the recent SCOTUS ruling regarding the homeless as I am. Also, i want to thank you for never asking people to tell salacious stories about traumatic events in their lives.
To all the christians in the comments. God didnt end 12 years of homelessness for him, and only an evil god would do such a thing. Jesus was a cult leader, nothing else. We cant use dieties as an excuse to pray away the suffering. We have to make the world better ourselves. Jesus aint comin back. Just saying.
There's so many beliefs out there. Coming from a minority religion I was taught not to rely on prayers and begging for the world's problems to end. It may feel good but it's just filler. Actions speak louder than words as the saying goes.
I hate to say this but at 63 getting a job will be nearly impossible because of ageism. He either needs to get help to do some short temp work or some enterprise.
You want to see what an government living situation is like? I almost got killed by a falling window and can't even get it fixed, I'm getting ready to live on the streets because it's Soo unsafe here
Fact: The “Journey Home” program sends homeless people *not originally from SF* back to their previous location. Many homeless people in SF are not from SF. So SF got fed up with other CA cities and other states passing their problems on to SF. If you’re outside of CA it probably won’t affect you much because a small portion of homeless people in SF are from other states. I know certain political parties love to talk shit on SF, but tbh i think it’s a fair response to other cities and states failing to address their own homelessness problems. All these homeless people coming in to SF from other places puts unfair strain on the SF social services system.
@@notadvertiserfriendly6084businesses leaving in droves!! That is a result of leadership. The same failed leadership that is causing the homeless and crime problems. Let’s get real
My states largest city has spent over 25 million taxpayer dollars over the last few years on a "Tiny Home Village" for vagrants that includes treatment, rehab, skill building, edu, counseling, etc, etc, etc. It has remained nearly empty since day one, yet the streets directly outside the facility are littered with camps. When asked why they do not use it, the answer is always the same... "Too many rules"... With the main one being no drugs or alcohol inside the facility. That should tell you where their priorities are... Getting drunk and/or high.
@@virgilhilts3924 i pray that you will have compassion for people who are not as fortunate as you are, and that you will one day understand that there are people in this world who've been abused so much, who have so many devils inside them, that the only way they find peace is through escape. those are out most vulnerable in society, giving them a blanket does not cure them, they needed love and attention as children and youths. if they are to be helped today, they need therapy and understanding.
I do a little research. Biden has invested more in preventing and ending homelessness than any other president. If you look at how this all started, Ronald Reagan cut cut $15 billion worth of affordable housing funding which is about $35 billion and today’s money that started all this. You’re a Trump supporter. Trump did absolutely nothing to help the middle class or lower income. he only helped the very rich which created an $8 trillion deficit. Democrats do dumb stuff too, but if you’re going to blame homelessness on a political party, you’ve gotta look for the right
@@erbxvdfb Nor any other president... past, present, future. All of the trillions in such handouts come from the taxPAYer. So every time you people demand more "free stuff" from government you are hurting yourself by taking more out of your own pocket. No different than when you demand businesses pay higher taxes, those costs are simply passed along to you.
If you're homeless for 12 years, you ain't trying to get off the street. Simple as that. He's exactly where he wants to be based on the effort put in. In reality, the real homeless that can be saved, the ones that actually want to do what it takes to get off the streets, are generally homeless for 6 months or less before they get back on their feet. We need to stop focusing on the people who are what can be described as professionally homeless. There isn't anything to save. They're exactly where they want to be, based on the effort put in. Being not homeless comes with costs and responsibilities that people like this do not want. You can't just give everyone a home, because bills need to be paid, stuff needs to be repaired, taxes need to be paid, etc. You give everyone a "free" home, "free" utilities....it still won't last, because eventually stuff needs maintenance and replacement, so stuff crumbles when it isn't done. Nothing is free though. Everything costs someone something. Free shelter for one, is enslavement of the ones who provide it with the sweat of their brow. Free isn't free. Free is slavery by a different name.
@@d.shidon Blaming mental illness is a cop out, and also intellectually cheap. If you blame all non conforming behavior on mental illness, you could use that logic to subjugate a lot of people. Why can't a person simply want to not do what it takes to not be homeless without being considered mentally ill?
Willpower is one thing, capability is another. Some are willing, but not capable. At least not capable on their own. They need support. He suffered mentally and psychologically as well as physically. Maybe LISTEN to what he said.
@@peoplez129 Historically, groups in power have often label those they view as inferior as being mentally disturbed, even when those marginalized groups used sheer willpower in an attempt to escape their captors. See how a similar argument can be made when being mentally competent and physically capable to outwit enemy classes? But what is your point, if somehow I’ve missed it?
People who are homeless are not social inadequates. They are people without homes
Then why dont you invite him into your home to live?
@@virgilhilts3924how does that heal our societies traumas? Many children are abused and if they don't receive adequate trauma therapy they use substances to treat their emotional pain. It's our sick society with the rampant CSA. What we force on people is unnatural.
Why do you believe certain humans are expendable? Fear?
@@joyful_tanya
"how does that heal our societies traumas?"
-WTH does that even mean?
"Many children are abused and if they don't receive adequate trauma therapy they use substances to treat their emotional pain"
-Stop making excuses for poor life choices
"It's our sick society with the rampant CSA"
-WTH does that even mean?
"What we force on people is unnatural"
-Who is this "we"... and what exactly is being "forced"
"Why do you believe certain humans are expendable?"
-Cite where I asserted any such thing...
@@joyful_tanya - Where did you get that Virgil said homeless people are expendable? Virgil just told the other commenter to put his money where his mouth is. It’s ok to disagree with people but don’t put words in their mouth that aren’t there. 👎
I agree with you though that many homeless people need therapy, addiction treatment, or psychiatric meds, not just housing. Ofc each individual homeless person’s situation is different though.
@@notadvertiserfriendly6084 because if you don't care for all of the people in a society those who are shat upon die. You have to extrapolate statements to their logical conclusion.
He sounds like an intelligent man who has been through a lot of tough times. I wish him well
yess exact
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I agree
well wishes don't solve anything
Agreed but some people go different paths in life. I appreciate him sharing his story and I wish him well. Nothing else i can do@@shabrethajennings7291
I live in St. Louis city. 💔 This man is so sweet. His comment multiple times about just staying out of harms way, made me so sad.
Can you help him find a room somewhere or possibly just buy him a hotel for a night?
He looks great for 63 (seriously). God's protection and guidance over him. Things will get better 🙏
I thought the same.
Yes, he does!! Especially for having been on the streets for 12 years!! He's a real nice person too!! I hope he will get into transitional or supportive housing soon!!
His prayer at the end, beautiful 🙏🏾😊🙏🏾💚.
Demetrius’ prayer, we should say it every day!
I'm glad I live an area where we don't trip about homeless people. There was a homeless person sleeping right across a sidewalk. People made sure he was okay and looked out for his needs then found a comfortable shady grassy area for him in front of a nice condo community. The condo complex didn't mind at all. People are people.
12 years that's a long time he suffer no showers no hot food please dear Lord 🙏 protect and give roof to this man
Why don't YOU give him a roof?
May God bless him with help he deserves.12yrs is way too long.
True
Been homeless here for 30 years now since 14 years old
AND HALLELUYAH MY GOD PROVIDES FOR ME EVERYDAY AND EVERYNIGHT.
GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND PRAYERS
Correct... That is plenty of time to stop abusing drugs/alcohol, get cleaned up, start making good choices, work hard, and become a productive member of society. Especially in a nation that spends TRILLIONS of dollars on providing resources to help people.
@@HODAIYAH_S-HACIENDA1771
Maybe its time you got off your rear end and start being a productive member of society.
@@virgilhilts3924Go away.
So what is God waiting for it's been 12 years??? I don't get you religious people and the magical thinking smh
😢GOD Bless and please watch out over all the homeless People ❤
I feel for him - 12 years is an eternity
12 years is more than enough time to get sober, make better life choices, work hard, plan, save, become a productive member of society.
Especially with the trillions of dollars in resources given to these people with no expectations whatsoever.
If you are still on the streets after that long you are there by CHOICE.
Lord here our prayer, Amen
Seeing Anyone homeless on the streets brakes my heart but I am homeless myself & I fully understand what people are going threw & I wish I could help others because this is extremely difficult & 98% of people treat you like garbage but once I get myself back on my feet I am going to start a youtube channel so I can help others get off the streets so they can feel human again
yes they do most people don't care
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Lord please protect this man, please watch over him, in the name of jesus, amen.🙏🏼❤
Amen
Amen 🙏
Mark I live outside of St Louis and would love to help this man out. Please let us know how we can reach out to him. Even if I can get him a motel room for a couple days
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Thank u for caring.💗
Mark in my city! Thanks for coming to St Louis.
we need more people like him on earth :)
How could he survived 12 long years? God bless him..
A Real Good Friend Of Mine...I Love You Brother
This man is a Saint ❤
Back in the eighties when I did some infantry training in the woods after about a week everybody smelled ripe from not taking a shower one guy somehow got a shower and had that soap perfume smell when we were given a hot meal out in the field A lot of people standing in line for hot food gave the soldier that showered a hard time for not being part of the team . This good man that talked about his homeless story reminded me of that . Wish him the best for his future. Our State National Guard should be able to help our people in our community when homeless reaches a critical point
Is there a fund to help donate to Demetrius in order to help him with resources he needs?
It is so sad that this man and millions like him are living on the streets of America, the "richest country on the planet."
Thank you Mark for another touching video doc.
Bless you and the gentleman you interviewed.
Hope to see you again.
Sure seems like a fine man.
So when are you inviting him to live in your home?
@@virgilhilts3924 What makes you think I have a home?
@@SusanEpp-q7c
Your own words.
Now stop deflecting and answer my question...
When are you inviting him to live in your home?
@@SusanEpp-q7c
Your own words
Now stop deflecting and answer my simple question...
When are you inviting him to live in your home?
We're all a paycheck away from homelessness people. Let's stay humble. Props to this man. He's truly a warrior
May God bless you I will pray for the Lord to help you get off the streets
Take care😢
hard times shape us and soften us . I look up for my help .
I'm in St.Louis, he is welcome to stay. Be careful shelters are not safe, like that movie, The Saint of Fort Washington.
Sad to see trolls (always) but especially here. Thanks for the feature of this sweet man.
He would be amazing at being part of finding solutions or help if he had the opportunity.
Good video. Wish him the best for his future.
God bless this beautiful man! Thank you for your wonderful prayer, you know how to protect sensitive human beings
Yea Iam getting my mind right iam probably gone be a homeless veteran so seeing him and hearing his story and s inspiring to me he’s not a criminal and he’s been out there for 12 years if he can make I can to very inspiring.
Stay strong and.keep.the faith
MY HEART ❤ GOES OUT TO THIS BROTHER.
God Bless this man and all of the homeless and vulnerably housed throughout the world. And Bless those in society who help out. 🙏⚖️🙏🕊️
Each life is irreplaceable. Keep the great work, Mark. Thank you both for this love who listens.
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Can't stop watching these interviews. There is something about them that draws me in.
he looks great for 63
I hope he can get supportive housing.
He doesn't want it.
Godbless him ❤
I been homeless since 2013 husband 2003 allot of people are going to be way cost of everything is up it's crazy
Yet you have internet and social media access.
@@virgilhilts3924what does homelessness has to do with wifi? They could be on wifi at Starbucks or McDonald’s.
Yes this. The more money they print for these wars Ukraine, Israel, Lebanon, they will increase your taxes on everyone to make up for it. Ya better be ready.
@@virgilhilts3924yes. They probably are using a library. What’s your point?
@@virgilhilts3924probably the easiest thing to access especially when you can hot spot of wifi areas and other people with internet access ❤️
May the good Lord Bless this man. Amen
Some of these Pastors and preacher of these big churches help this ma. U have the means to help. I wish I could.
WHAT A ANGEL💯♥🙏👍🌟
I love this video; I think it's my favorite!! Demetrius is such an awesome man with so much wisdom!!!!!
He is a very humble man for sure!!! He's well educated and has a very strong spirit. He uses that knowledge to survive in the world he lives in. It's so sad that he's having to live the homeless life, he deserves so much more than this!! He needs to be given a home and the chance to speak for the homeless to help figure out a real solution for homelessness. He of all people knows what the problems are and if only given that chance he could change the world of the homeless and how the world feels about the homeless!!!
Homelessness is a big disgrace to any democracy.
we've failed. we will continue to fail until we've fully realized we failed and do everything to correct it.
To see that no matter whatever he doing thru he si t lost his faith tell me all i need to know about this man this is the type of people Jesus use to surround himself with . He blessed dnt lose your fairh like JOB
Demetrius' story is much like my own- I too was injured and terribly taken advantage of- by family, insurance company- nowhere to turn- sober now a long time- stilll poor- but, really identify with D's story-
Awww bless his heart. ❤
May God bless you, restore you and keep you safe. 🙏🏽 ❤
Dear Lord please help the homeless keep them strong keep their hopes up and be with them every day of their lives.
God bless this fine gentleman ❤
Im praying for you. God bless this man.
Preach brother! I like dis guy Iam going through some stuff right now resist the evil thanks brother good man right there! Well when he die and go to heaven he will be rich then Amen 🙏
good looking dude. to fit into modern society is a puzzle of soul sacrifices, being not part of this insane society makes sense to me
Dear Lord, bless Demetrius to get a stable and safe place to live, food to eat, a place to shower, and clean clothes to wear. There are so many elderly people living alone that could use the help that someone like Demetrius could provide. Please, let him met an elderly man or woman who is struggling at home alone. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.
Please God help him.😢
Wild to see a houseless man wearing a UW-Whitewater Warhawk hoodie down in st. louis. I hope he can make a come back and find comfort in the future.
You should start a go fund account for him❤
400+ billionairs in the country but country is becoming one of the highest homeless country in whole America, Europe and Cananda.
"400+ billionairs in the country"
-What does that have to do with anything?
"but country is becoming one of the highest homeless country in whole America, Europe and Cananda"
~0.18% of the US population is homeless, with most being by choice
@virgilhilts3924 sure sure whatever you say 🙄
@@feralLove
Not what I say... It's what all the studies say... Including those by your beloved big government.
You should hand out the brand 'Darn Tough' for socks! They are wool and extremely durable, made in Vermont. Best socks ever made!
Please stop interupting these people just because you don't agree
I was homeless for 10years,dont gove up bruh.
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Being homeless sounds rough - getting robbed and attacked and it being a struggle to shower. Winters and summers - he must be tough to have survived on the streets for so many years
These people are stuck because they have no address. They need somewhere to send information to get assistance, an ID if they don't have one, etc. The government has such a messed up system. There are case workers who look down on these people and don't do a whole lot to help them. Not all but plenty of them.
Honestly family dysfunction and no community/family is the real issue. This is the root and everything comes after.
Thank you IP for what you're doing. We need to wake Americans up now about the homeless crisis going on in our country. Our government spends billions of our dollars on porkbarrel projects, but never on the homeless. Homelessness can happen to anyone of us. God Bless you all. John 3:16 Amen
I'm in LaSalle Illinois and getting ready to become homeless
5:05 Former professional andhighly intelligent, Demetrius, hits target here - those with (memories of) home, when they become homeless, must be wary of the lifelong homeless.. i highly identify! Only GOD can save the abandoned!
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Mark I feel a calling to help out please tell me the best possible impact I can have to volunteer to help the homeless love your videos I do would use drugs to help cope with the tramacof homeless I have learned a lot from your videos
Thank you
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I give that man white castles one time in front of city hall. He is nicer today. Renovegas u tune
Yeah well he himself said he had some mental issues 🤔
@@rhondanelson7450livi g on the streets can do that.If you go and live like that you would understand.Be blessed.Ignorance is the bliss.
It's too bad nobody has the courage to do what has to be done. Submission is the worst thing .
Mark I live in stlouis st Patrick center gives a good restart for the homeless god bless both of you
I like St. Patrick’s Center. They don’t have enough support to help all the homeless people in St. Louis. That’s the problem everywhere.
Mark; you must be as disgusted by the recent SCOTUS ruling regarding the homeless as I am.
Also, i want to thank you for never asking people to tell salacious stories about traumatic events in their lives.
PLEASE GOD! LET THE BETTER OFF, GIVE TO THE LESS FORTUNATE.
You dont YOU let this man come and live in your home?
this life is heaven
Not with the reasons ppl end up out here alone. Most ppl don't have the skills to survive outside. And you can't hunt in the city.
You're right close to me, I almost wish you would find your way up here to talk to me
May The Most High please help this son of Zion 🙏🏾. AbbaYah, please provide him with a beautiful, safe home and whatever else he needs.
We all have a jacked up story. We have to deal with it.
What? Why would he think he is not adequate to meet with anyone?
To all the christians in the comments. God didnt end 12 years of homelessness for him, and only an evil god would do such a thing.
Jesus was a cult leader, nothing else.
We cant use dieties as an excuse to pray away the suffering. We have to make the world better ourselves.
Jesus aint comin back. Just saying.
There's so many beliefs out there. Coming from a minority religion I was taught not to rely on prayers and begging for the world's problems to end. It may feel good but it's just filler. Actions speak louder than words as the saying goes.
Jesus took action, he died for the sins of the world. The only way to God and Heaven.
I hate to say this but at 63 getting a job will be nearly impossible because of ageism. He either needs to get help to do some short temp work or some enterprise.
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You want to see what an government living situation is like? I almost got killed by a falling window and can't even get it fixed, I'm getting ready to live on the streets because it's Soo unsafe here
San Francisco sending homeless people to other states
Fact: The “Journey Home” program sends homeless people *not originally from SF* back to their previous location. Many homeless people in SF are not from SF. So SF got fed up with other CA cities and other states passing their problems on to SF.
If you’re outside of CA it probably won’t affect you much because a small portion of homeless people in SF are from other states.
I know certain political parties love to talk shit on SF, but tbh i think it’s a fair response to other cities and states failing to address their own homelessness problems. All these homeless people coming in to SF from other places puts unfair strain on the SF social services system.
@@notadvertiserfriendly6084businesses leaving in droves!! That is a result of leadership. The same failed leadership that is causing the homeless and crime problems. Let’s get real
God is the only way🙏🙌✨️💯% MB💞
Amen 🙏
Trump should put him in the cabinet
America has fallen by the way side
A WHOLE 12 years hmm? Amazing! I did 35 homeless across 46 states.
My states largest city has spent over 25 million taxpayer dollars over the last few years on a "Tiny Home Village" for vagrants that includes treatment, rehab, skill building, edu, counseling, etc, etc, etc. It has remained nearly empty since day one, yet the streets directly outside the facility are littered with camps. When asked why they do not use it, the answer is always the same... "Too many rules"... With the main one being no drugs or alcohol inside the facility. That should tell you where their priorities are... Getting drunk and/or high.
They need deeper help,connections with humans,just STUFF will NEVER BE ENOUGH.
@@sunstardrummer
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It's always another excuse with you people.
None of you ever have the courage to admit THEY CHOOSE THAT LIFE.
@@virgilhilts3924 i pray that you will have compassion for people who are not as fortunate as you are, and that you will one day understand that there are people in this world who've been abused so much, who have so many devils inside them, that the only way they find peace is through escape. those are out most vulnerable in society, giving them a blanket does not cure them, they needed love and attention as children and youths. if they are to be helped today, they need therapy and understanding.
Increase in homelessness? Make it illegal. That should deter homelessness 👍🏾
Biden did that
I do a little research. Biden has invested more in preventing and ending homelessness than any other president. If you look at how this all started, Ronald Reagan cut cut $15 billion worth of affordable housing funding which is about $35 billion and today’s money that started all this. You’re a Trump supporter. Trump did absolutely nothing to help the middle class or lower income. he only helped the very rich which created an $8 trillion deficit.
Democrats do dumb stuff too, but if you’re going to blame homelessness on a political party, you’ve gotta look for the right
@@InvisiblePeople
Facts refute your talking points.
@@erbxvdfb
Nor any other president... past, present, future.
All of the trillions in such handouts come from the taxPAYer. So every time you people demand more "free stuff" from government you are hurting yourself by taking more out of your own pocket. No different than when you demand businesses pay higher taxes, those costs are simply passed along to you.
@@erbxvdfbOR from Harris.. AABOTH parties are DISGUSTING..
I can assure you that Old Timer's story does NOT break my heart.
What heart??
@@feralLovecry more
If you're homeless for 12 years, you ain't trying to get off the street. Simple as that. He's exactly where he wants to be based on the effort put in. In reality, the real homeless that can be saved, the ones that actually want to do what it takes to get off the streets, are generally homeless for 6 months or less before they get back on their feet. We need to stop focusing on the people who are what can be described as professionally homeless. There isn't anything to save. They're exactly where they want to be, based on the effort put in. Being not homeless comes with costs and responsibilities that people like this do not want. You can't just give everyone a home, because bills need to be paid, stuff needs to be repaired, taxes need to be paid, etc. You give everyone a "free" home, "free" utilities....it still won't last, because eventually stuff needs maintenance and replacement, so stuff crumbles when it isn't done. Nothing is free though. Everything costs someone something. Free shelter for one, is enslavement of the ones who provide it with the sweat of their brow. Free isn't free. Free is slavery by a different name.
There obviously may be an unaddressed mental health component to his chronic homelessness.
@@d.shidon Blaming mental illness is a cop out, and also intellectually cheap. If you blame all non conforming behavior on mental illness, you could use that logic to subjugate a lot of people. Why can't a person simply want to not do what it takes to not be homeless without being considered mentally ill?
Willpower is one thing, capability is another. Some are willing, but not capable. At least not capable on their own.
They need support. He suffered mentally and psychologically as well as physically. Maybe LISTEN to what he said.
@@peoplez129 Historically, groups in power have often label those they view as inferior as being mentally disturbed, even when those marginalized groups used sheer willpower in an attempt to escape their captors. See how a similar argument can be made when being mentally competent and physically capable to outwit enemy classes? But what is your point, if somehow I’ve missed it?
No point in judging another soul ... Respectfully take time to embrace a life journey that does not belong to any of us.
god bless x
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