Why are so many veterans homeless?

SSG Audwin Scott — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:16:16 -0500

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2016 1:37 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:37:48 -0500

http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/content/2013/08/why-are-so-many-veterans-homeless.html

Why Are So Many Veterans Homeless? | BrainLine Military

More than half of the newly homeless diagnosed with mental disorders had received that diagnosis before homelessness.

Response by MSgt James Mullis made Jan 26 at 2016 1:49 PM

MSgt James Mullis — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:49:12 -0500

Because we are both "the land of the free" and "the home of the brave". We have lots of charity, social, and welfare programs to help those who want help. But those who choose not to take it (often because of alcohol/drug use, mental illness, or plain life style choices) are "free" to live their lives as they choose. Unlike other countries, we don't institutionalize the mentally ill, imprison the poor, or send the lazy off to labor camps.