[andrewvc]

I think part of the point was that an apartment creates a sense of responsibility and pride in ownership a shelter bed does not.

I don't think anyone's saying this is the one true solution, but it makes sense, and perhaps should be given more of a shot than it has been to date.

[barrkel]

Have you considered the possibility that many homeless people are specifically uninterested in the responsibility of an apartment? We're not talking about children or immature teenagers here. IMO the bigger risk with homeless people is treating them with condescension, thinking you know best what they should do. Maybe you don't.

[andrewvc]

Yes, I have, which is why I said it wasn't a magic bullet, but something that should be given more of a shot. If it helps 10% of homeless get off the street, that could be a huge victory in and of itself.

BTW, for someone so attuned to the sensitivity of the homeless to condescension, you seem to have no problem saturating your own speech with it.

[anamax]

> If it helps 10% of homeless get off the street, that could be a huge victory in and of itself.

Or, it could be a huge disaster. It depends on the costs.

> Yes, I have, which is why I said it wasn't a magic bullet, but something that should be given more of a shot.

Feel free. As the article points out, the experiment doesn't cost much, so you can do it and tell us how it went. It's <$400/month and it's tax deductible.

What? You're not willing to spend your money to prove your arguments? Then why should I spend mine? (And yes, I pay a lot more than $400/month in taxes.)