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  1. Feb 2021
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    Homelessness in the United States by state - Wikipedia
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    1. samvanminde 25 Feb 2021
      Studies have shown investing in homes for the homeless actually saves money in the long run.[338] It cost approximately $19,208 a year for the state to take care of its homeless people. This is through hospital visits, time in custody, shelter time and ambulance callouts.[339] In comparison, it only cost approximately $7,800 a year for the state to provide a house and holistic case management.[339]

      This is new information for me. I was never presented that providing homes for the homeless was actually cheaper than letting them roam free. Based on these stats, one could assume that a homeless person would be acting more responsibly if they had a home. This is based off of having less ambulance callouts as a result of providing homes.

    2. samvanminde 25 Feb 2021
      Though they have not completely stopped homelessness

      Is this even possible? The only way to make a difference is to reduce. There is no way that you can solve homelessness, there will always be homeless people, at least that's my opinion. You shouldn't set your goal at completely stopping homelessness, although optimistic, on paper it really doesn't work.

    3. samvanminde 25 Feb 2021
      if you get caught panhandling in the road ways, it's a misdemeanour charge that can cost up to $100 or more depending on how many times you get caught. This is because it's a safety issue and people are often hit at traffic lights when they turn green

      I think that this is extremely interesting. There has to have been countless incidents of this occurring for panhandling in the street to be a misdemeanor charge. This shows that panhandling is a huge issue in regards of frequency. The fact that people are 'often' hit just amazes me.

    4. samvanminde 25 Feb 2021
      The first amendment right protects people to ask for money, help or employment on the streets – this includes panhandling or begging

      Adding on to my previous citation, why did the author state that in Utah specifically that panhandling / begging was not a crime? It makes me confused on how after, they cite the first amendment, which applies to every state in the United States.

    5. samvanminde 25 Feb 2021
      In the state of Utah begging or panhandling is not a crime

      This stands out to me that they would mention this. It makes me think, is begging and/or panhandling a crime in other states? What would be the punishment for this? Let's say you get sent to jail. It has better living conditions for the homeless so this would be a plus.

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