Definitely agree we need real solutions that address the source of these problems, but I don’t agree that this will make the problem on the streets worse.

This is a fine idea to solve part of the problem, but then let’s actually do that. All similar efforts to this point have been totally half baked and ineffective. Taking these people off the streets at least provides a solution for the rest of us even if it’s not an effective treatment.

The other question is what to do with the people who don’t want to go to supportive housing because there are rules. In Cape Town for example they offer excellent housing programs and even include free training for trades and other entry level jobs, but the streets are still swarmed because you’re not allowed to do drugs in these houses.