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Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Increased funding would enhance the capacity and quality of shelters and services that provide support for homeless individuals. Proponents argue that it provides essential support for the homeless and helps reduce homelessness. Opponents argue that it is costly and may not address the root causes of homelessness.

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Yes
11%
No

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 @9PXXH5K answered…2yrs2Y

I think additional funding should be spent getting the homeless back on their feet to contribute to society.

 @9N8JR8Janswered…2yrs2Y

Government should try to help homeless people by providing jobs so that they can fend for themselves.

 @BF29J5Wanswered…1wk1W

yes but only by 5 percent.

 @BDYRW7C answered…2wks2W

No, put them in Hotels temporarily until they can be housed. If it's good enough for illegal immigrants it's good enough for citizens.

 @BDXY9H7answered…2wks2W

They should allocate the funding they have more appropriately and build / enforce developers to build more affordable homes.

 @BDV8YM9 answered…3wks3W

Yes but they should fund prevention and actual housing/ rehabilitation

 @BDRCD4Yanswered…1mo1MO

The government should ensure addiction services and support to help homeless people facing these issues alongside basic shelter services

 @BDL2HGZanswered…1mo1MO

Only for legitimate homeless people

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