The article addresses a specific segment of the "homeless" population, probably a minority, but I haven't seen reliable statistics as everyone seems to have an agenda. There's no mention of the mentally ill and addicted. They'll take free rent in a minute, but that won't solve the problem. Treat those who need to be treated. The real issue is when they say, "we don't want treatment, we're fine".  Of course the ACLU would likely support their "rights" to live wherever they want to live.  If you're homeless in Chicago or NY or San Francisco, why not come to Honolulu? Those winters can be brutal.