The article was meant to look at the overarching perceptions and views of homeless and not at every aspect of homelessness.

You bring up an interesting point as a business owner of the different kinds of homeless. I have met a few myself and a everyone has a different story and background.

I think you also raise a salient point about helping those who can. Outside of economic and housing considerations, a homeless person has to get to point where they tires of the street and can take advantage of whatever help is available to them.