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To: knittnmom
You seem to have a finger on the pulse.

Just what is the difference between a homeless person and a bum? (besides some feel good name change like progressive for communist)



15 posted on 03/06/2009 8:09:38 AM PST by G.Mason
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To: G.Mason

A rose by any other name, eh?

Any woman could tell you she’s dated at least one bum who was not homeless.


55 posted on 03/06/2009 8:36:30 AM PST by knittnmom (FReeper formerly known as 80 Square Miles)
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To: G.Mason
Just what is the difference between a homeless person and a bum? (besides some feel good name change like progressive for communist)

There are basically five types of homeless.

Circumstancial homeless- those homeless dut to fire, natural disaster, death of bread winnner, loss of job, can't afford rent, etc. (these people might actually have jobs, cars and places to stay ocassionally)

Mentally Ill homeless- usually those who's support system of family and frieds has aged beyond being able to care for them, died off or has just given up taking care of them.

Substance Abuse homeless- Drunks and druggies

Runaway homeless- Underage who have run away from home.

Lifestyle homeless- those that choose to be homeless (bums)

65 posted on 03/06/2009 8:44:47 AM PST by Between the Lines (For their sins of 50 million abortions God gave them over to be an ObamaNation {Romans 1:24-32})
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