The article complains a lot about how the homeless are treated, but I don't think he is very representative of the homeless population in general. Maybe in Fresno, but in Austin, many of the homeless you see out on the streets are alcoholics or trying to make a living without working. One woman I knew who worked with the homeless said that most of them are trying to avoid responsibility, and a guy I know who used to give out sack lunches to the homeless near campus eventually stopped because after talking to them he realized they weren't just unlucky, they'd chosen that lifestyle. I assume that those who don't want to be homeless have a tendency to go to the ARCH, which has training programs and long-term residency.