Hawaii Bill to Classify Homelessness as Medical Condition

[Rudkobing]

Oh, the pain, the pain.
/facepalm x 1000

[Total Crica]

shouldn't be classified as a medical condition

Going to have to agree. Homelessness is a result of a condition/choice.

[shadowmouse]

Homelessness is a result of a condition

Yes, as I noted, the underlying condition is all too often brain injury. It can come from childhood abuse, sports, or a number of other factors. We treat head injuries too much like the old joke about plane landings -- any one you walk away from is OK. It turns out that isn't always true.

The bill in the OP is a bs stunt, but there is a problem that really should be looked at more seriously and it is a medical issue.

[Total Crica]

Yes, as I noted, the underlying condition is all too often brain injury. It can come from childhood abuse, sports, or a number of other factors. We treat head injuries too much like the old joke about plane landings -- any one you walk away from is OK. It turns out that isn't always true.

The bill in the OP is a bs stunt, but there is a problem that really should be looked at more seriously and it is a medical issue.

Not all the conditions that result in homelessness are medical. They can be from other people's lack of care. They can be from lack of money. (both of which can be a result of a medical condition or a choice)

[shadowmouse]

@Tota Note the words "all too often". Studies are starting to show a disturbing connection between brain injury and homelessness, with overlap extending to other factors in homelessness.