It is odd that a City that has a "live and let live" cultural attitude the shared belief as evidenced by it's population explosion of "keep Portland weird", etc..., aren't stepping up to fund those at the bottom of the live and let live system. We want to have a looser attitude in our city, be caring, mote tolerant, respectful and inclusive to all, to help the homeless who panhandle or need a place to sleep or camp..etc. Those in need I am sure appreciate it including the many who come to Portland and Oregon for the same helping attitude, access to a more giving public...or so they hoped. The question is, why do the citizens not want to pay the extra monies to fund what is really needed? Your mantra, requires more then dropping a few coins in a cup, or buying someone a sandwich, or volunteering at the area soup kitchen...as you now see, the reality is much bigger. Housing, exchange work programs, detox, etc. I guess it comes down to...we're all about helping - SORT OF.