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I guess I should up-vote if I disagree right?
It's not the homeless person's fault that they're homeless. I'm sure the homeless person would prefer to have an actual house to live in instead of having to set up a makeshift one in the streets but they don't, so what do you want them to do? They have to live somewhere? I get that their presence might inconvenience people but the solution is not to say "I don't like looking at you so you need to go away." but instead to try and understand why they're there in the first place and try to help them find somewhere else to live.
Its a shame, that so many people are homeless for a first world country. >

Yeah...why don't they go live somewhere el.... oh right
How dare they show the reality of what's happening in many many countries. There's whole families having to live on tents. The drugs theyre on? Where do you think they came from. Any help for the homeless to get a home or healthcare? Your government created it, they should solve it (but that wouldn't be beneficial to them. Or if it appalled you much, find a way to help and contribute rather than walk by and turn your nose up. 
Your cavalier attitude and disdain for your fellow HUMAN- beings might not last forever. You're closer to becoming 'one of them' than any of the upper upper class. Have some compassion and be curious as to why they may be in that positron. If you care for Vets at all, maybe go see how many are there and ask yourself why
Last question to ask yourself maybe is, why does it make you uncomfortable?  Why does it make you angry? They're trying to survive and oooh sorry you have to step over a few things to get to Starbucks. >

Why are you attacking me?
I just comment, that its a shame, nothing more, and of course the one, who are responsible are in the goverment and dont care and thats where the problem was started and thats where you need to find a solution, how to help these people.
In no other first world country there are so many homeless people like in the US. >

If the government would help these people, they wouldn't have to. >

I’m confused. Do you not like the make shift shelters or do you not like the dirty needles and filth? I’d say the latter is reasonable but the first not so much. >

I don’t like that children have to put themselves in harms way, a busy street to walk around an encampment. I also don’t like that I can’t safely walk down the street without the having the thought of stepping in human excrement or a used needle. >

Homeless people aren't putting children in danger, they are literally just people without homes. 🙄 >

If you make people walk on the road because the sidewalk is filled with makeshift tents and houses, you are putting them in danger. >

Find a different route. >


Sometimes both sides of the street are packed with them. 
That’s an insane take. Do you really think people should be expected to just find different routes because the public area is blocked by people that decided to live there? 
They are still endangering others. So your point is still wrong. >

Then avoid those areas or deal with it, being homeless is way more dangerous than having to walk on the street. >

What do you mean avoid these areas? 
People live there.. >

I don’t disagree with you about the deplorable living conditions and the way it affects other people that use public sidewalks or go to parks. But I also don’t think homeless people leave their belongings or used needles out because they generally feel entitled to endangering children or other people. Many homeless people are doing what they can to survive—they’re not intentionally an eyesore for everyone else, they’re not intentionally inconveniencing others or intentionally setting up camp so businesses lose money. I guess it surprises me that you sense entitlement from other humans that are often victims of poor mental health care, archaic drug laws, poverty, etc. rather than, like, the government that created the circumstances that are causing your discomfort. >

I’m sorry, but shitting on a sidewalk is blatant disregard to anyone else. Throwing needles without even capping them off on the floor is a giant middle finger to everyone else. Of course, I don’t think that every person experiencing homelessness is like this, but the things I’ve experienced shows that some people have no regard for their surroundings or anyone else. >

Like I said, they’re not intentionally doing this to inconvenience others and the “entitlement” part of your post is what I find tone deaf. You’re not acknowledging that nothing is convenient for them. I’m sure most people want to use toilets, but it’s not like this country has a lot of accessible restrooms. Many people who have no regard for their surroundings and other people suffer from severe mental illness, not entitlement. >

I apologize. “Entitlement” is a poor word choice. >

I don't think "homeless people are entitled to put others in danger" is a popular opinion lol. Much more just that like, they can't do anything besides have makeshift encampments? Like with current circumstances they literally don't have other places to like, be. Besides that though plenty of people have live in tents on the street and don't leave random needles everywhere, kind of seems much more so that you're complaining about the needles and shit more so than the people being there in general? >

This isn’t unpopular >

Many of my friends think that due to the unfortunate circumstances people are in, that they should be comfortable, which I’m not disputing. So not really popular in my circle of friends. >

"Ugh. Could you go SUFFER and DIE somewhere else, please? Like not in my proximity. You're existence is such a nuisance... sheesh" >

I don’t think OP is saying homeless people are a problem as individuals, but that homelessness and the overall housing crisis in the US are significant problems that need more public focus in order to fix. Which is a valid stance, but maybe could have been worded better. 
I’m sure most people experiencing homelessness would like this issue improved as well , and for shelter in general to be more attainable to those who aren’t well off financially. 
My thoughts anyway. >

It's easy to pretend there's a perfect solution but the reality is it never happens like you think on paper. I worked on a project trying to find transitional housing for at least 300 people. The system is broken and in desperate need of funding and resources, and everyone has a hot take about what they'd do to fix it. 
Also, for anyone who thinks having to be around homeless people is a horrible thing, being homeless yourself is 100x worse. Maybe if we start framing them as people who are severely lacking mental health support, health care and services, and stop seeing them as gross road blocks and hazards, then we could work on a better solution. >

One things for sure is that billionaires = Failed system. >

"People experiencing homelessness"
Does that to make the problem go away or is it to remind everyone that you're better than others who say "homeless people" >

Absolutely not. It’s a pretty common term and in no way do I think I’m better than anyone for using a different terminology that isn’t degrading. >

It is pretty common, so I shouldn't single you out, but it's not degrading... 
They are homeless people, PEOPLE. >

Then do something about it, if you're that bothered, beyond griping about it on reddit actively work to help fix the situation. I live in Los Angeles, as well, I count my good fortunes and mind my own business. >

What could I do to create a better situation for people? >

It depends on what level of helping you would want to do. Street Outreach teams (at least in my area) are always looking for people to help. You can do things like volunteer, help with donations like hygiene things and such. 
You can look around at the different Agencies in your area and see what their missions are- some places focus on helping families experiencing DV stay safe,  or immigrants connect with resources. 
Sometimes informing yourself on your area's housing related policies and what are the main issues that seem to arise, or even looking at someone and holding the door open for people, when other people are not acknowledging them because they're homeless (or appear to be). 
I work in homeless services supporting case managers and over the years I've seen some of the best help comes from understanding there are grey areas when interacting with people, homeless or otherwise. Homelessness us  super sad and complex issue because so many factors contribute to the problem: mental health, upbringing, traumatic events, drug use, property taxes and rent prices.  
And I do agree that the makeshift houses come with dangers for the community and creators. People shouldnt have to worrying  about stepping on needles as they go about their lives .
But I think for the encampments to dwindle in numbers across the board, multiple things are going to have on different levels from local to federal- and each area is different which makes solutions hard to find and and upkeep.
[I'm in Northern CA about 40 minutes North of SF]