Before the political hacks enter, it brings me to tears to hear about these homeless shelters. These are real people with real tragic stories.

With foreclosure rates escalating, and our job market virtually non-existant, and those with jobs find their wages stagnant and not keeping pace with inflation, the need for shelters will continue to increase. This will only fill a small hole.

I went to Los Angeles for the first time this year, and found a homeless problem beyond words. With only 12,00 shelter beds in the city, and over 120,000 homeless each night, the problem is a catastrophy. They allow the pitching of tents on sidewals and in parks in Los Angeles between sunset and sunrise. Welcome to the new Hooverville’s of our age.

And I refuse to blame President Obama for this. This has been a problem for many generations since Reagan released the paitients at the state and federal institutions. This nation is so wealthy financially, there is no reason why we should have any homelessness!

Just a thought… maybe we (the US) should spend more to take care of our own citizens as opposed to sending so much help to other countries. I understand that sometimes we need to help out, but we also need to help our own as well!

Sounds to me the Mayors of St Paul and Minneapolis want to get the homeless out of their area and ship them somewhere else. I feel sorry for the people but just shifting them around doesnt cure the problem. Many homeless need mental care. Thats where more money is needed.

The need for shelters will continue to increase under republican and extremist agendas.