[toephu2]

I don't think homeless can afford consoles and escape reality.. however they can afford drugs to escape reality.

Also note: Prison provides free housing, free meals, free gym, and free healthcare.

[danieltillett]

Haven't the cost of illegal drugs been falling in real terms since the 1970s. Would be interesting to look into what the cost of drugs does to crime rates.

[croCaine]

Cocaine was much cheaper back in the 80s at least than now. And much purer too.