&gt;&gt; I don&#x27;t see why any of those desires should be in conflict with my progressive ideals<p>&gt; This is precisely the origin of the problem.<p>And, WHY, exactly is this the origin of the problem? The poster said they&#x27;d be willing to pay drastically higher taxes to fund the programs that should benefit many people forced onto the streets and also wants a city appropriately staffed to handle criminals and those still on the street causing problems (i.e. mentally ill).<p>The parent comment didn&#x27;t suggest rounding them up and getting rid of them or to act in any way that was discompassionate. How&#x27;s this conflict with progressive ideals?<p>It&#x27;s not progressive to have a shit filled city that&#x27;s so poorly staffed it can&#x27;t keep its streets cleaned and safe to an acceptable level.<p>Since you seem to know where the problem starts, what&#x27;s your solution?