Homeless Decision

The homeless decision has been postponed so many times that it sounds like the hollow campaign promises of most shady politicians. However, the homeless decision is a serious matter. Once the decision is made to "go motorhomeless," there's no turning back.

As discussed in a previous footnote, the homeless situation is dynamic, actually chaotic. The homeless situation worsens by the day, and increasing danger lurks on the streets. Actions by local authorities, businesses, and communities have made life difficult for the homeless and everyone else. Stigmatization of the homeless by local news media has only exacerbated the problem.

The sheer number of homeless on the streets is mind boggling. Many of them are clinically insane as well as impoverished. Unfortunately, the homeless prey on other homeless. They do not have the resources to prey on social classes above them. Thus, every homeless person is in constant danger.

That, of course, is the hindrance to the final homeless decision. Being motorhomeless does not insure safety. Rather, a homeless motorhome may be a magnet for homeless criminals as well as police and overzealous security guards.

A little over a year ago, a conventional minivan or automobile could suffice as a homeless motorhome. Stepping out in the middle of the night to "take a whiz" was no problem. Today, stepping out at night could be deadly. Thus, a cargo van or minivan with adequate space for a portable latrine is a prerequisite for motorhomelessness. There would be no need to exit the vehicle at any time at night.

Of course, there are myriad motorhomeless living out of conventional vehicles at this point in time. They may have scouted out a safe zone for the time being. Unfortunately, the homeless situation is always in flux. Anything can change at any time, and not for the better. Better safe, than sorry, though.