So true, Moonbeam. There are many homeless people who choose to be homeless--and a lot who certainly don't and who need real help. The problem is that our economy here in SF really relies upon tourism, and I'm personally horrified for the poor tourists who are sometimes verbally attacked and are certainly put off by people taking a dump on the sidewalk. I'm all for helping the needy, but giving them cash (again, so they can buy and sell drugs on the street) just doesn't make sense. Maybe Joan Ryan has a bright idea?

In regards to the article, I still say it's one of the stupidest things I've read. What was she thinking? Sharon Stone's ex should have intervened!