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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think homeless are in any way despised. I think people are frustrated by the fact that homeless never seem to move towards homes, better health etc.. And are called names when they suggest solutions that might break the cycle, like. Involuntary commitment and treatment. Or strict work, study and savings requirements. You're basically considered a horrible person if you don't just want to pass out free sandwiches to desperately I'll people lying in your bushes. [/quote]

Homeless people in general are not despised but homeless INDIVIDUALS are very much despised.  People are more likely to frown at some guy passed out and sprawled out on the pavement in tattered clothes than feel sorrow or heartache for his predicament.  People are more likely to fear some lady staggering around on a street corner rambling ridiculous sermons and screaming outrageous expletives than feel any sympathy or have any empathy for her plight.  Seeing a public service announcement on tv about homeless people in general evokes thoughts of sadness.  Seeing an actual homeless individual live and in-person evokes thoughts of disgust.   [/quote]

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