Click here for Miss. America video. They are to blame for being homeless. Some have suffered the death of a loved one, loss of a job, or prolonged physical or psychological illness or disability that has left them homeless. Homeless veterans don't work. People earning minimum wage can't earn enough to support a family or pay inner-city rent.
Homeless people are mentally ill.
They are alcoholics and heavy drug users. Many of these are included in the 25 percent who suffer from mental illness. Homeless people are dangerous. Generally, homeless people are among the least threatening groups in society. They are more often victims of crimes rather than the perpetrators.