[Tangurena2]

> would go about preserving a problem like homelessness

My state chose to outlaw homelessness [0] and to make it illegal for cities & counties to offer places to lawfully camp unless the campsites are basically enough to be KOA Campgrounds.

Actually solving homelessness is politically unacceptable, therefore it will be criminalized & preserved.

Notes:

0 - The crime is "unlawful camping".

[LorenPechtel]

That's just pushing the problem around. You aren't doing anything about the actual cause.

[MyHonestOpinon]

"KOA stands for Kampgrounds of America, the world's largest system of privately owned and franchised campgrounds"