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Originally posted by R!CH s, i think your problem is you take the most heart-wrenching of circumstances and project it onto everyone who calls himself homeless or poor.

Not at all, actually. I have very little real sympathy for most people, and in fact agree with your fundamental position. However, having studied and worked with the mentally ill, addicted, and homeless has given me a different perspective/understanding of their issues and I can no longer view it the way you do (which is exactly how I used to).