But, itβs somewhat scary to think mental issues and addictions might be fairly random. The largest part of what separates you from being homeless could be random differences in your DNA, and who you happened to have for parents. Which you had zero controwl over.
If you see the quote I included, it's clear the author wants us to think the homeless are 'just like us,' but to me that seems dangerously counterproductive. If I were homeless, you could give me a laptop and wifi and I could get back on my feet. That won't help someone who's schizophrenic or drug-addicted.
There is a lot of evidence that stimulant abuse is a highly-correlated indicator of ADHD/ADD.
Scary that the breadline could be a lot closer than you think and but for some better pre-natal through pre-K care millions would be more productive members of society. We share in the cause when we do nothing useful to help.
I think the appropriate cliche to insert here is "[citation needed]."
In fact, I'd take the entire article and flip it around on the author -- is the reason he needs to assert that it's mere circumstance that separates the homeless from the middle class that it's uncomfortable for him to confront the reality that many are not capable of living "normal" lives?
That's unfounded and it's unfair to pop-psychoanalyze a stranger, but it's exactly the same exercise he's engaging in. Not really insightful or relevant.