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Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Increased funding would enhance the capacity and quality of shelters and services that provide support for homeless individuals. Proponents argue that it provides essential support for the homeless and helps reduce homelessness. Opponents argue that it is costly and may not address the root causes of homelessness.

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 @8XLR4JX  from North Carolina  answered…12mos12MO

Yes, but not at the expense of addressing the root causes of homelessness or helping the homeless escape the streets.

 @9SPH7BPanswered…10mos10MO

The government should increase funding for homeless shelters and services, further increasing money collected by the government due to the aid given to homeless people

 @9XFZB3T from Arizona  answered…7mos7MO

I feel that the government should increase funding for homeless shelters and services with terms that state the homeless should show a commitment to the program. If they break commitment, they are taken off the program and aren't allowed back for a certain amount of time.

 @9WZD76G from New York  answered…7mos7MO

No because many homeless refuse to stay in shelters because of its cost to them. I believe that they need to play some role in society and earn a wage

 @9R46PYL from New York  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, but only in cities. In towns, the principle responsibility should be on local charities and churches.

 @9VW4Q7R from Michigan  answered…8mos8MO

No, the government should require churches to fund such services in their area to maintain tax exemot status

 @9VJZZCG from Maryland  answered…8mos8MO

No, but give every homeless person a home. Finland already did this. There are tens of millions of empty homes but under one million homeless people in this country. They will have to pay monthly for these homes once they have a paycheck, at an amount proportional to said paycheck, until the cost to build the house plus inflation is paid off.

 @9XQHFXW from Wisconsin  answered…7mos7MO

More funding for services these people can access to help them back on their feet and become productive members of society.

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