Why are there so many homeless in Hawaii?

[@elainelester7016]

I recently lost my home and vehicle then proceeded to have a nervous breakdown! Nothing to do with drugs or alcohol. I am petrified of this, If it were not for an old friend and family I could not survive on Kauai. I’m a veteran and senior and soon realized with fear that this can happen to anyone, anywhere. I had to leave the islands behind for lack affordable housing. I’m now having cultural shock in the Midwest. Be safe out there and remember that not all of the newly houseless, homeless want to be there. Paradise lost 🌺

[@stevewalker3468]

Hang in there, Jesus is coming and all the government officials that has allowed this to happen so they can fill there bank accounts with are tax dollars will soon feel the wrath of God.

[@DinaOser]

I pray that One Day. God will Bless Your Finances and make it possible for You to return to Hawaii. With Warmest Aloha 😅

[@mikebrown3996]

Also outrageous housing cost, and low wages

[@RossMiyasatoJr]

Mike Brown its more like people living life styles they can’t afford. As a realtor I’ve helped a lot of fire time home buyers, some that never thought they would ever own property coming from a family of renters.

[@gg6ft7]

@@RossMiyasatoJr I can't imagine what they are thinking. How does their wage support that? I'm surprised they can qualify for a loan.

[@RossMiyasatoJr]

@@gg6ft7 Not everyone can qualify for a loan. There is so much more to qualifying then just having a great credit score or big salary. I've helped people become home owners in Hawaii with as low as 580 Credit and $0.00 down payment. There are a lot of doors I can show to my clients but it's up to them to walk through those doors. Most of the time people will give up but no one ever said it was easy to be a home owner in Hawaii, but if you want to live her long term it's something you'll have to do or rent prices will drive you out of the state at retirement.

[@gg6ft7]

@@RossMiyasatoJr I've seen some condo prices in Honolulu that make me wonder why they are so cheap? $100,000-$200.000 Not a lot of sq ft but still it is Hawaii. Do you ever recommend those and I'm sure the hoa is high. So rent there is pretty bad huh?

[@RossMiyasatoJr]

@@gg6ft7 it really depends on your needs and goals. For example if you are renting then yes! That way you’ll see a return on your dollar, but I’d have to see the property because a lot of the time when they are that low in price it’s to good to be true. A lot of buyers focus on the purchase price but you also have to consider the property tax for that unit, maintenance fees, LH vs FS, etc. in sort it’s really situational.

[@jamesforrestal403]

Since I lived on Oahu in the 1980's housing costs have quadrupled. Has income quadrupled? The "middle class" are squeezed out. a helluva dilemma.

[@livehawaii]

Squeezed out is quite right

[@automobilesarefun409]

Brah use to be Affordable. I remember those days. 600 to rent a house.

[@jameskirk7673]

Housing price is all due to mainland and Asian newly rich money. The fix is make mainland non residents pay 100% cash if they want a home here and prevent forigners from buying...state could fix this if they wanted but they don’t. It’s much easier to blame other reasons... can’t fool me though.

[@egold9081]

James Kirk they do buy cash multiple proper

[@loisaustin6200]

@@automobilesarefun409I lived in Honolulu in the 1980's. My landlord never raised my rent for 10 years because I was such a good tenant. I paid $525 for a one bedroom condominium at Kukui Plaza all that time, worked downtown, walked to work. I was one of the lucky ones. I miss Hawaii very much but could never live there now on my pittance of Social Security.

[@pinkoceanflower3045]

So many homeless in Hawaii, because it’s so darn expensive, pushing them onto the streets.

[@joshuastinson4744]

I was in the first of the three groups you mention, I have a job and a place now. But it took me four years to get there, not six months. Cost of living, lack of job opportunities once you're on the street, and the ridiculously low minimum wage in Hawaii are the primary problems facing homeless. Period.

[@livehawaii]

Thank you for sharing

[@drumdad1242]

Almost all people mismanage their money and if you give these people more money, they'll mismanage that too.

[@yolandareyes518]

Hi, Peter! I agree with you. I also believe people who choose to be homeless, rather be homeless in a warm climate tropical place, than to be in a cold place. I know that's what I would do, if I was homeless. Good video. I like your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@TolKOZAK]

True, yet here in the frozen North we also have a homeless problem. People sleep on the sidewalks of Toronto year round and every year a few freeze to death.

[@FigureFourNews]

Choosing to be homeless should be criminal for those who abuse our system and money. Choose drugs? Nope we can't tolerate that. We should demand something higher from our society! Cold or warm, they should choose to be responsible for towards our community, theirs and ours. They don't want to be a part of society but they want ambulance and medical and food and panhandle those of us in society?!? Oh please!!

[@phuckhugh2698]

I could picture being homeless in Hawaii. Get a fishing rod and live off the land and a welfare check. Go into a 24hour walmart or costco when it rains. better than being homeless anywhere else. There are fruit trees and nice people who may throw you some snacks.

[@phuckhugh2698]

I think the problem is mostly out of control living costs and not a lot of good paying jobs.

[@FigureFourNews]

@@ignisavem7386 I'm not rich. I come from super humble past. I had/have problems. But I stay straight. I knew I have addictive traits, so I decided for myself to stay away from all of that. I did it. So did many others who choose to do the right thing. Rich people don't take a shit or piss all over the front of my building. They don't stink the air with their dirty poor hygiene. They don't empty trash cans in our parks and my backyard and our beaches. They don't take up benches to sleep on and piss on, they don't put their feet up on the bus, with their gout and open wounds. They don't smoke cigarettes in marked no smoking spots. Need I go on?? Eff the ones who want to tear down and destroy society. I hope they find the love for life or help or whatever they need to stop being so self destructive and destructive to our home. But for those that choose not to when I chose to, fck them. Believe me, they are smart enough to be lazy, get all the free stuff, and suck everything from our community. You think if they look like they're dying from drugs and covered in feces yelling Fck! Fck! That someone out there hasn't already tried to help them?? Just disappear then. Let us hard working folks care for other hard working folks and you'll see what a beautiful place we can make. That includes homeless that clean up, work hard, and care about our society too!!

[@beautifulblessed3549]

Hawaii is a beautiful place , you got a lot of rich people coming there renting property buying up Hawaii property, They fair market housing!!! This is just my opinion!! Why would the cost of living go up, when the jobs aren’t paying high wages !

[@loisaustin6200]

Greed. Landlords raise the rent because they know they can and will always find someone willing and able to pay their exhorbitant rent price. Greed.

[@jeffvanbuskirk3208]

My heart goes out to these people. When I lived in Kona we saw many and it would break my heart. Sometimes we are so quick to judge. I catch myself sometimes too. I find it hard to believe anyone wants to live like that.

[@livehawaii]

Gut wrenching for sure

[@jfjc5694]

Jeff Van Buskirk I agree with you.

[@LADYJAYY19788]

Me too I have to catch myself especially if one of them piss me off. I thank God for my home 🏡 🙏.

[@5DNRG]

Many dont know any other life so it's normal for them. Watch out for misplaced wasted sympathy...

[@JaiUneGuruDeja]

My respect for you went WAY UP for the courage of conviction you showed in this video, Peter. You proved that you are not someone who just says what you think your audience wants to hear.

[@livehawaii]

Thank you very much for the kind words. It's not easy, but it's important to be as honest as I possibly can from my perspective.

[@jaybrown7811]

best place to be to be homeless because of the weather and the beach you can go to you're still going to have a job but you're just not going to be able to afford a place to live so you're going to have to live in your car or somewhere else in a tent somewhere but if you if you have a career or a job or anything they don't pay you enough so you're going to be homeless you might as well be in Hawaii or California

[@livehawaii]

California is much better place to be homeless than Hawaii. Better programs and new relaxed laws, like living in your car

[@charlesbeale6351]

Peter, every time I come up with another question for you, a video surfaces, and I appreciate your honesty. You tell us about the real Hawaii. You, my good man, are an incredible part of the KZbin community. Thanks for your words!! (and great views and scenery from the Rylo 😁)

[@livehawaii]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Really appreciate it!

[@f.w.1318]

Peter at one point we had health facilities to deal with mental disorders, however it does become political, Mental Health Institutions, were partially funded by federal govt and the state. By the state meaning your local state and county and city. However City county and state wanted more $ from the federal govt.. so Feds pass laws and taxes to help fund the mental homeless institutions , but now you have a state that has less than 0.01 percent of it population in this category. That state can fund its own mental institutions at a lower cost than what the Feds are proposing so they pass on being part of the federal tax hike (similar to what happened in Obama care). So the burden now lies on the rest of the states. If enough states bail out the federal govt has to eat up the cost. Here is were it gets political, Politicians will look at a map, look at "homelessness" per city and state capita, and realize California (blue state) needs x amount of dollars, but (red states) Texas Nebraska and the Dakotas don't want to pay for it. The Fed. govt then cancels all funding, states cant afford it so they close all mental health facilities and pass the burden to local police, tax payer, and your local hospitals. In 2017 per 100,000 population New York, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Washington state, Massachusetts and Alaska took top honors, are we now seeing the pattern. By the end of 2019 California will of surpassed every state in the union, including Mississippi and Alabama who have historically been the poorest states in the union for homelessness and govt assisted programs. Yet its where the ultra wealthy live. As bad as Hawaii is, it will eventually fall of the top 5 due to its remoteness and tourism dollars. By no means am l bad mouthing these states, every state has a homelessness issue, govt is not the end all answer to everything, our local communities local church groups and cities need to step in to this problem, I know several church groups that go build homes and schools in third world countries, but due to our crazy laws they are not allowed to do it here.

[@livehawaii]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge about this very complex topic. It’s really appreciated.

[@debs2461]

What you said about the 3 types of homeless is so true here in Portland Oregon too. The vagrant issue is huge here because this liberal state coddles, feeds and allows them to use their drugs on the streets and put up their cement camp sites in front of businesses. I see mostly vagrants here and something needs to be done.

[@livehawaii]

Did you see the documentary “Seattle is dying” ?

[@debs2461]

Yes, I have seen that documentary. I see it in real time here in Oregon. I work downtown and I have walked past people shooting up out in the open & they could care less that I was there. We had a camper out in front of where I work for 2 wks before the police finally made him move. Whenever I walk by the homeless camps I make it a point to observe who is living there and they are young men. The churches feed them and they can panhandle the tourists. I am constantly asked for money and I just keep on walking!

[@livehawaii]

Really sad and bad situation for all

[@debs2461]

@@livehawaii It is really sad! But on a happier note I have been thinking about moving to Hawaii. This is how I found you! I have thought about moving to the big island but am very concerned about finding a job. Also, I do not want to be in Kileaua zone, even though I like Leilani estates area!

[@livehawaii]

Follow the links I have in the description. Those will help. Sign up for the newsletter as well.

[@ronsteitz4535]

Tim West a realtor on Maui shows homes in Lahaina that look so small being priced for $650,000 plus. And Condos in Kihei for $650,000 to 1,000,000 . Just one and two bedroom 1,000 sq ft. 😢

[@volodymyrvsahdneek5065]

I think you also have to include a 4th group, the remaining 'original immigrant' Hawaiians who were used to living the hunter gatherer fisher lifestyle who now are dispossessed off the once communally 'owned' land who now have nowhere to go and have either been unable or unwilling to adapt to modern life on the islands. It is this group and their fellow travelors and wannabees who are the basis for the 'sovereignty' movement trying to make the islands independent of the USA, as if this would solve their problems. And you also have this situation exacerbated by the Zuckerberg and hollywierd types who come in and buy up huge tracts of land, removing it from the hunter gatherer lifestyle, agriculture, or affordable housing market. Plus I think the drug and alcohol problem is probably a big part of all 3 of the groups you mentioned.

[@puakili0069]

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[@livehawaii]

Thank you for sharing that. It’s an incredibly complicated issue, and I don’t have anywhere near any kind of an experience to be able to share that. So I’m glad that you did.

[@puakili0069]

Peter Kay Living in Hawaii I understand

[@volodymyrvsahdneek5065]

@@livehawaii you are welcome. Glad to serve Hawaii.

[@livehawaii]

That makes two of us!

[@sanhoang5147]

state own and federal own lands or building must be used for the homeless, especially in CA, NY, and HI the can encamping freely, government must provide toilet, bathroom for them. In China homeless eat free, they can go to state own hospitals any time, if homeles don't use drugs or drink, they are so fine can be great neighbors

[@fbussier80]

New York just got caught paying tickets to homeless people to ship them there. They did'nt choose: they where exiled!

[@livehawaii]

I don't think they're the only state doing this

[@jonathanjoe6859]

The open drug market and weather conditions being ideal for outdoor life. The high cost of living and low minimum wage.

[@carlgharis7948]

Also another factor of being on an island you don't really have people living in cars. In mainland U.S. cities especially warmer areas with not so good public transportation we likely have more homeless then we realize because if you're living out of your car and you're semi mobile within say a 100/ mile proximity you tend to fall under the radar. Last I checked it was $2,500 from the west coast and $3,000 from the east coast to have your car shipped to Hawaii. So if you have over $2,500 to spend on that you're not poor enough to be living in the car obviously

[@carlgharis7948]

1 homeless guy told me his story he was living in his car I believe he said in Colorado. Was unable to obtain a gainful source of employment. Was doing work for cash no really money $100/$200 or so here and there. And as you've probably assumed yes the car was 20+ years old and had seen better day. November winter is coming he didn't want to continue sleeping in the car. He sold it managed to find somebody to give him $1,000 for it and hooped a flight to Hawaii. Really what might you do? I'm sure we realize full well 2 thing 1) $1,000 is next to nothing when we're talking about buying a vehicle and 2) $1,000 is also next to nothing in the course of life overall.

[@barbararadle1680]

Such astute observations. Thank you for addressing homelessness in Hawaii. The group with mental health problems is the most heartbreaking. Not long ago I made a similar comment regarding homeless in Austin, Texas: that is a measure of our character as to how we approach these human concerns.

[@livehawaii]

It’s a tough issue, and when you break it up into these three groups, it’s a little bit easier to understand

[@howellwong11]

Laziness, mental illness and poor life choices are the common elements. I was born in Hawaii and left in 1953 to earn a living with my skill and education. I am retired in Austin, Texas. I have made more good choices than bad choices in my life. It is also nice not to have the "follow the herd" mentality.

[@8675-__]

Unfortunately most of the mental illness issues in Hawaii stem from drug addiction to ICE OR meth!

[@8675-__]

@@howellwong11 alot of smart and ambitious people choose to leave because they are offered better jobs elsewhere. May God continue to bless your journey 🤗😊🤗

[@rudyfidelino3995]

Your three categories are true for the homeless everywhere. What I was left wondering at the end of the video was why the homeless problem is so bad *in Hawaii*. You make it the title of the video yet never answer the question.

[@livehawaii]

Wow great point. Never though of that. Reasons: nice weather, people, and the biggest checks

[@ligairi]

This video answers the question (Spoiler: local people priced out of housing by wealthy mainlanders): kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4LPnZ-JqqytkMU

[@sallyclay1974]

I went to Waikiki in 2010 with my daughter. The tourist areas r gorgeous. Hawaii is a beautiful tourist trap. Hawaii has always been for the wealthy! Gentrification has taken over. Mortgages and rents r high all over. The locals have trouble paying their bills. The homeless problem is everywhere.

[@2000Betelgeuse]

Your opinion seems to match mine, I don’t know why we can’t or won’t solve this as a country, I guess it’s not really considered that big of a deal by the powers that be

[@JaiUneGuruDeja]

The ruling class has been insulated from their misery.

[@livehawaii]

The ruling class does not abide by the rules they place on the rest of us

[@juzzamuzza2529]

Hi Peter, I share similar opinion. My country (New Zealand) in the last 10 years has started having this problem more and more. It's always been there but now it's becoming more visual to the public. I think due to the weather in Hawaii it makes it way easier to live on the street as opposed to other places around the world. My wife and I only gift food to select homeless when we are holidaying in this wonderful (but sometimes sad) place.

[@livehawaii]

I have family in NZ yet have never been but it’s on my list!

[@millerforester6237]

One other thing, I've seen beach people living and showering in public parks, fishing & sharing what they catch or find. I saw it on Hanalei Beach. One man lived neatly in a van, with all his clean gear hanging inside or in boxes. I met him while fishing in the Hanalei river. We are invited to share a BBQ with them right in the park. We brought some food and spent the evening with them. In Paradise, you can live on the land. What's wrong with that? That's what he wanted. He may have been a moocher, or perhaps living on a small check, I didn't ask.

[@user-nj1nc8di5j]

Totally agree with you. Politicians need to fix this problem. But, sad, no politicians really want to solve this problem. Only I heard from Trump, he mentioned it.

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

There's a 4th and 5th group. 4th group of people are the working poor who work full time but still can't afford a place because the requirement to obtain housing is that you make at least 2.5. Times the rent. So that $1500 studio you want requires your income to be at least $3500 a month and you don't qualify to rent. Or the landlord does not accept section 8. 5th group are the mentally ill who are in disability but average about $900 from social security and can't even afford a room to rent or can't find a landlord to rent to them because they have social security disability which brings us back to group 4. Same problem. When you add in all the complexities we are really talking about 10% of people wanting to live on the streets. Lets also mention that people are living in vehicles and aren't counted.

[@jlydon29]

I'm looking at homes across all of the islands. Quite expensive, in relation to what it costs in the average town on the mainland. I'm very curious how locals who have lived their whole life on the islands, afford these homes? $300 for homes that look like shacks. How do you make mortgage on an island with a fairly secular economy? My wife and I are considering Moloka'i, and we already know that a sufficient amount of whatever we buy, is going to need to be done with cash, in order to be able to afford any type of mortgage. How are others doing it?

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

@@jlydon29 Don't move to the islands. Locals are affording to live here because they live with their parents, work 3 jobs or have inherited a house. The average house is $973,000 and the average condo is around $600,000. I work and live in my car.

[@GregGage3]

Patricia Ann Demello that’s rough. I hope your living conditions improve. I’m in Houston TX and life is pretty affordable here. If I never have a family I’d like to buy a nice small place in Oahu one day.

[@hawaiianairbrushed]

Kinda true, but really more worse.........but yeah, you got it, they are weeding out the "Natives" Hawaiians cannot even live in their own land.........kinda like the "natives" of "America" struggle with living in their homeland......and the sad thing is, they call it PROGRESS........

[@GregGage3]

hawaiian airbrush native Americans aren't struggling because of cost of living. A lot of it is substance abuse and life decisions. Many people of all races in the mainland US grow up in poverty and go through similar struggles. Native Hawaiians struggle in the fact that what is middle class in most of the US is essentially poverty on the islands. It's extremely easy to empathize with the struggle of being a native Hawaiian, especially one born into poverty. I get where you were going but big big big difference.

[@ronsteitz4535]

I’ve been to Maui many times to visit and stay in Kihei for a couple weeks. It is more crowded and more people laying around on cardboard along ocean parks.😯

[@joelm3954]

Spot on with your views. It’s unfortunate but we are part of the problem with enablement. Starting at a young age, we have been trained to expect a certain amount of handouts from family to government. Americans don’t really know what homelessness and poverty is until they visit a third world country. As an example, in the Philippines, the poor rummage through garbage bins of fast food restaurants. They gather any food that has any meat left, clean them, cook them and feed themselves or sell to other poor people. It’s called pag pag and I encourage you and your viewers to look it up. It’s disheartening to see people in that state of poverty, yet here in the United States we have the means to spend billions of dollars on countries that truly hate us.

[@joelm3954]

@@timcampbell5682 only difference is here in the United States, the most powerful and wealthiest country in the world, there are resources from state and federal programs to address poverty, hunger, homelessness and lack of medical care. Third world countries, like the Philippines, lack or have meager resources to address these same problems. I invite you to watch the following....kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWjKdXWMosx8iKM

[@ourhouse5069]

When I was in Waikiki my Uber driver had told me that the US officials in Detroit send homeless people one way tickets to Hawaii to get them out of Detroit smh

[@livehawaii]

I too have heard that about more than one city. And I got it from an authoritative source

[@puakili0069]

our house Micronesia the US “accidentally” bombed them and decided to pay them a check and send them to Hawai’i!

[@ourhouse5069]

@@puakili0069 huh? please elaborate !

[@carlgharis7948]

Likely so but of course Detroit or wherever else isn't going to admit too it obviously

[@LADYJAYY19788]

Or California

[@animovie1]

I agree that a lot of the homeless population are vagrants. The climate makes it easy for these people to do this. Although Hawaii housing prices are insane so I think you might be able to argue that that forces a lot of people onto the streets

[@livehawaii]

For the first category, yes, but they get back on their feet. For they other two groups, housing price makes no difference

[@ltraxler6708]

i agree with you whole heartedly about the mental assylums however they need to be strictly regulated to be sure the people are treated with dignity and are not hurt I was surprised to see so many people in hawaii homeless thanks for the video i really love this state hope it all gets worked out quit feeding those that don't want to work help those who really want and need it

[@mironyuk]

Hawaii squeezes out the middle class with its crazy high prices for everything like food to housing & low paying jobs, you have to be a millionaire in hawaii just to have a normal mainland life there. I know cuz i was there

[@hatsumia8946]

mironyuk It cost money ship to Hawaii from mainland things like cereal, rice, meat etc, they don’t get here FREE!!! Housing, lumber etc have to be shipped from mainland, shipping is not free...

[@darrenehrenburg33]

Agree 100 percent. Facts and truth are sometimes hard to hear but necessary to discuss so we can move forward. I deal with these individuals at work often and can tell you that your spot on

[@livehawaii]

Mahalo Nui Darren for confirming! Really really appreciate that coming from someone that is in the field.

[@bubblesmckenzie4125]

I like your analysis of the situation. I'm a new subscriber. ❤️🙂👍

[@livehawaii]

Thank you, and welcome!

[@lindawells9328]

You seem like a nice man who cares about people . Be blessed and safe . I pray for us all . Miss . Linda ❤

[@livehawaii]

God bless!

[@alakaifilms9700]

A story I heard about two additional reasons. Cities in the US have long sent homeless to Hawaii with a one-way ticket to get rid of them. The airlines used to watch for them at the airport and immediately return them to where they came from. But apparently in the mid-2000s, the ACLU told the airlines they couldn' do that, they were violating their civil rights. As told to me by a friend of mine who had the job of putting them back on the plane. Although unverified, it does sync with my experience of the population starting to suddenly grow around that time.

[@carlgharis7948]

The thing is Hawaii is still the U.S. it's no different then flying to New York or Chicago. The airlines DON'T CARE because it's NOT their responsibility. As long as you have a ticket and you're NOT threating anouther 9/11 their us go. A U.S. citizen can fly to anouther U.S. State. Saying the airline is going to police that is like going into your local groucrie store buying some hamburger and you decide to eat it raw. Well guess what they're NOT going to fallow up on that NOT thier responsibility to make sure you plan to cook it so you won't get salmanilia. You paid your hamburger. Do what you want with it. Just like you paid for your airline ticket have a nice flight.. The airlines couldn't care less

[@calidreams5379]

Locking people up in asylums was a cruel and horrible situation in the past and isolating anyone should only be used if they are a danger to others. Most people with mental illness are not dangerous, especially with proper treatment. We do need treatment centers as well as assisted living homes as most will need ongoing treatment and community support, especially those without family to rely on. We also need laws changed so they can get the treatment they need. Our laws prevent even family members from intervening to help someone in distress. We now have this problem because in the past, there were bad people who would falsely accuse someone of mental illness to lock them up against their will which of course we do not want to happen. But common sense clearly shows our current system is broken as well.

[@sofiadober7393]

I think the 3rd group should definitely be able to live outside as they wish on the island of Molokai. This situation has made it difficult for tourists to visit, home owners to protect their property value and just the average person trying to live their life responsibly

[@livehawaii]

Do you think the people of Molokai will want that?

[@sofiadober7393]

Peter Kay Living in Hawaii such a small population there in Molokai.

[@LifeWithBrad]

Well said. It is a hot topic, and I wish we could find a solution that can stay working and finally get everyone help.

[@livehawaii]

Thank you Brad. I was really holding my breath as I was hitting the publish button

[@johnkormanik4311]

U forgot the elderly and veterans

[@krafty65]

A story: "Once upon a time I had a mouse or two in my barn, so I got a cat. The cat hunted the mice in the barn, and all was well. Then one day, with misguided kindness, my neighbor starting putting a saucer of cream out for the cat. What happened? Now, my neighbor is overrun with cats screeching for more milk, her lanai is covered in cat waste, and my barn is overrun with mice." Aloha!

[@livehawaii]

Great story!

[@princessmarlena1359]

Very deep.

[@mer_5]

my belief is that the people who ‘want to be vagrants’ most likely have unresolved trauma, or substance addiction, and could use a lot of love, compassion, empathy, and aloha. we are all in this together. there are really no such thing as “homeless people”, we are all just people. some people are experiencing houselessness at this time. it may sound like just wording, but i think it makes a big difference. calling someone a ‘homeless person’ seems to be dehumanizing and “othering”.

[@livehawaii]

You raise good points and I agree that unresolved trauma is probably the root cause for most (both vagrant and drug abusers). I think it's also fair to say that they've been treated with aloha since day one and the problem has worsened. There are growing trends indicating that a "treatment first" program rather than "housing first" has yielded much improved results. Perhaps we should stop digging if the hole keeps getting bigger and instead find things that actually work.

[@Pureexhiliration]

On contributing almost no one ever seems to discuss when discussing homelessness in Hawaii is the weather. When you have that kind of beautiful weather all year long, even with a tent you are probably quite comfortable. Compare that to being homeless in Montreal in the middle of winter when it's 15-degree weather.

[@williamcagliostro9506]

Hello Peter.I put you up high for your compassion,kind,and caring attitude.You are so right in many ways but you forgot one group.The group that are in the street's because of the corruption in our government.Orgainized crime,Mafi,land developer's, what every they want to call themselves cause homelessness also.I know because it happened,and is happening to me now.The sad part is the authorities support organized crime.Judges,attorneys,tax collector,code enforcement,and law enforcement all work in favor of land developers and wealthy criminal's.This has been going on since the beginning of time.All wealth came from the hording of land.Greed is the problem.Many of us have become sociopaths.This barbaric inhumane behavior is unacceptable to me.Especially because our children inherit the corruption and pollution in our world when you and I are gone.What I have stated is not my opinion it is fact and there are public documents that support what I say.I can prove this to you.Don't be afraid to stand up for what is true,good,Godly and just.I am here to support you.Please remember Albert Einsteins words when he said."The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil but by those who watch and do nothing."

[@livehawaii]

No argument from me that government is at the root cause of the homeless problem.

[@walterkishimoto5604]

Peter, I agree with you 100%! To answer your question about the mental health problem, unfortunately we have laws in Hawaii that prevent the Government from placing mentally ill people into facilities and as a result, they choose to live on the streets to avoid being placed in a safe environment where their mental health issues can be treated and managed. We personally experienced this with an adult foster child with mental issues who chose to not take her medication and left our home. Because she was an adult, she was free to do as she pleased and is still out there out of choice. That is where part of problem lies. Yes, we should not at all fund people who choose to live on the streets or we will see more of them. Totally in agreement here!

[@livehawaii]

Aloha Walter and mahalo nui for participating! I'm so sorry to hear about your family situation and know of many others like you. Yes! It's a big problem that came about due to good intentions but like so many others, has paved our road to hell. I will keep your family in my prayers for your foster daughter.

[@RossMiyasatoJr]

I’d be happy to help anyone that needs help in getting a home. Get out of the rent game and become a homeowner. Paying rent is just prolonging homelessness. Secure a future for yourself and your family by becoming a home owner. 🤙

[@sideshow00]

If you can't pay rent you can't pay mortage. Not including a down payment and credit.

[@RossMiyasatoJr]

The Seattle Sideshow if you can’t pay rent/mortgage that’s an employment or life style issue. For those that are stuck renting I’d be happy to turn them into home owners so they can see a return on their dollar vs paying their landlords.

[@acspore]

Nowhere did you mention the ever increasing housing costs, cost of living, easily 2 of the biggest contributing factors to living here. Life is hard, as it is. But add in ever increasing high prices due to limited supply & increasing demand for shelter, there’s your problem. You are somewhat right, but you misidentified & simplified the reasons for the third group, vagrants, it’s quite off-base.

[@livehawaii]

Vagrants by definition do not want to live according to society's norms, this includes housing. I completely agree that housing is very expensive, but even in cities where the housing is affordable, you still have vagrants.

[@acspore]

Peter Kay Living in Hawaii Yes, thanks, it’s good that you highlighted the problem. But vagrants, by your definition, is a minuscule part of the problem - most homeless DO NOT WANT to be out on the streets. Of course there are some who want to do their “own” thing, & find it hard to live by society’s standards & rules, but the vast majority are like YOU & ME, they want the same damn thing. We need to recognize that & really get at the root of the problem: high cost of living & rent, little affordable housing, low wages ( Hawaii should be at $18 per hour minimum wage, compare similar jobs with the Bay Area or, heck, even, Seattle, etc.). I appreciate that you made the attempt.

[@livehawaii]

Appreciate the dialog. The percentages I shared were given to me by those in the non profit industry that run homeless shelters. Now those numbers came to me a long time ago so the percentages may have shifted. I would definitely appreciate some updated published statistics from reliable impartial sources so if you find any of them please let me know!

[@naniantunez6978]

Thanks for the video, I have both a pity for the homeless and a paranoia for the homeless. Some of the homeless are harmless, but others disturb others on the streets and beaches and will pollute them with rubbish. and urinating and faeces on the beach. I have a friend who runs the park. She was tired of the homeless. They are not disciplined. The homeless problem in Hawaii, I think, should be fixed and the streets are stopped. in the parks of the homeless, but should bring them Live in a place far from people and have work for them to do. Too much freedom, I think, does not make the country progress. Everything has rules, and the system should have rules that apply to the homeless. which they will have a new life by working have the welfare that should be and not disturbing others Because everyone has to work and pay taxes to the government according to the law. Everyone wants happiness and peace in their lives. I'm just expressing my personal opinion. If anyone disagrees, I'm sorry.

[@livehawaii]

Thank you for sharing.

[@750das]

Did the covid situation hit the homeless hard in hawaii? Where I'm from the Amish people did not isolate, no vaccines and hospitalizations. They did just fine and I bet the same for the homeless who are some of the most unhygienic people. I lived on every island short term and seen them walk around grocery stores with no shoes, barely dressed. It's ridiculous how they let them post up outside stores, I wonder if covid changed that though.

[@livehawaii]

I don't have any stats on covid effect on homeless group

[@thomasreto2997]

Agree for the most part yes. We have to take care of those of us who lack capacity. Absolutely. If you are not physically or truly mental disabled, don’t mooch money off society’s welfare systems. Just give out sobriety/piss tests and don’t have more kids if you can’t take care of yourself. If you are a drug addict, which I myself can say I am, sober for decades, then stay clean or don’t collect money. If you are on alcoholic or drugs, we honestly know what you will do with any money. I know what I did. I will buy someone food but not give a cent🌈😃🤙

[@FigureFourNews]

So good brother. The mentally ill should be cared for in facilities in Sand Island and be provided for. The hard times WILL get back on track. The vagrants and lisers should be sent vack home or jailed. Bottom line.

[@plodojed]

How do you know who is or isn't mentally ill?

[@sheilag.834]

There needs to be specific apartment complexes set up with offices for case management for the mentally ill. Most landlords are investors and care more about their money. Some landlords have invested money in buildings they can't afford if the rent comes in late. This causes them to be a bit hardened about the circumstances of the mentally ill. Another thing is that in a lot of poor families children are raised to believe that the idea is to keep a roof over your head & food on the table. They're conditioned to believe that it doesn't matter if you like your job and not encouraged to develop their God-given talent & intelligence. So if they have been conditioned this way and fall on hard times and the government begins paying for their rent, food and medical, they have a roof over their head and food on the table. This eliminates the incentive to work. It's similiar to the woman who marries a man with money and sees no reason to work since all of her necessities are being paid for.

[@kevenquinlan]

On the mainland, the biggest problem that makes people homeless is mostly 2 fold, Cheap Meth and people who don't mind shelters, food hand-outs, etc- which is a direct reflection of America's prosperity. See, 100 years ago, if you didn't work, you might end up dying, lol. That isn't the case anymore. I've been homeless my whole life, more or less, so I know exactly what I'm talking about. Why spend 8 hours a day working when you can go spange for some change, fill a bubble, and do whatever you want. (I don't do drugs and have always hated these types of people- I've been employed most of the times I've been homeless)

[@refresh77]

What cam/mic are you using?

[@livehawaii]

Look for the link in the description

[@hothotheat3000]

You can’t save people who refuse assistance.

[@jessicahill6418]

Americans came in and took over and pushed him out the way I prayed and get there laying back

[@ingridr8917]

@@jessicahill6418 Exactly. Watch how the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown by the USA. This problem started a very long time ago

[@ronsteitz4535]

So in the mean time,you never leave home and stay with parents wife and family. No Way. The rich are pushing out the natives of Hawaii. How sad is that🤨

[@livehawaii]

Do you have any examples you can point to of a rich person "pushing out" a native? Just one would do.

[@keithfreitas2983]

You are right you can make more money being homeless than working. It true throughout the US. Housing prices are outrages. I remember the Japanese used to go door to door and offer people cash for their house. Now days it's the Chinese buying up the real estate and businesses.

[@lostsoul5043]

The bank tells me I can’t afford a $900 mortgage, so ended up paying $1700 a month for an apartment.

[@michaellewisjones4673]

Immigration has something to do with homelessness. When people from non English speaking countries come and take jobs away from locals...you'll have homeless.

[@carolhuston4445]

Michael: Immigrants are not taking jobs from the locals; they do the jobs that the locals wouldn’t do anyway. When we don’t have hard-working immigrants, we have food rotting in the fields because the locals don’t ever want to work that hard and under those harsh conditions.

[@briankobayashi4083]

Love your point of views. Very true and you hit the nail right on the head

[@livehawaii]

Thank you Brian!

[@IndieGuvenc]

dude: outrageous housing cost, low wages, debt

[@paulstan9828]

When I lived there in the 70’s and early 80’s it was bad then also. Being back on vacation I noticed it hasn’t gone away. I think tourism helps increase a certain portion of the homeless population. All good points and of course it’s not just that way in Hawaii.

[@SirDinamus]

Hi Peter. I love your videos. Im part Hawaiian and I have family who live on the Big Island. Me and my gf just visited in Nov 2018. Well, I felt something when I was there that I never felt before and ever since I left Ive felt like a part of me is missing. I know that I belong there, where my heritage is. And I dont mean just to vacation. I need to live there. I wanna adopt the culture and be a part of the community. My gf is about to finish nursing school and she has done research about the field on the island. She really wants to move there with me and get a job helping the ppl of Hawaii. We plan to move there in Sept of this year, 2019!!! We would be living in Pahoa at 1st bcz my mother lives there and we met her landlord who was such a gracious host. Everyone there was amazing tbh. We currently live in NJ and unfortunately I cant say the same for all the ppl here. We've lived here our entire lives and the negative vibe and rush to get nowhere has grown old for us. I am 33 and I have a supervisor job at a manufacturing plant. We have been watching your videos lately in preparation of making our big move. Im reaching out to you bcz I hope that we can be "the right kind of ppl" who belong on the big island. I know exactly what you mean when you say that and I think we fit the description. I would love to communicate with you before finally moving there. Who knows, you may know my uncle who has lived there for over 50yrs haha. Either way I think that you could be a huge help with advice for living in Hawaii. I look forward to watching more of your very insightful videos. We appreciate you taking your time to make them. Its been great for us and we have yet to hear 1 reason why we shouldnt make this move. Ill be in touch. Aloha

[@livehawaii]

Aloha! Always happy to help. Make sure you click on the link in the description which will subscribe to my newsletter. I send out one every week and then you could use that with an easy reply. Let’s stay in touch.

[@8675-__]

Be careful things have really changed alot in the past 20 to 30 yrs....alot of people are hooked on ICE (meth). It's a very serious problem especially on the Big island. Pahoa is not such a great spot...be very careful who you associate with. Especially if they're your new best friend! 😉

[@howellwong11]

I'm also part Hawaiian and lived in Hawaii until 21 years old. I left in 1953. I live in Central Texas now. I still got Hawaiian music on my computers and poi in the freezer. Hawaii is not the same, but I don't need to tell you that.

[@livehawaii]

Poi in the freezer eh? You can take the Hawaiian out of Hawaii, but you can't take Hawaii out of the Hawaiian!

[@howellwong11]

@@livehawaii Tru dat. Hawaii will always be my home, at least the Hawaii I knew.

[@Geog2Success]

Nice videos keep them coming more regularly! I'm from the UK and loved Hawaii when I visited last year, the people are so wonderful including the homeless. There needs to be something done to help as many homeless people as possible!

[@ligairi]

You left out three other large demographics, including the most significant. 1) Mainlanders coming here to intentionally be homeless. 2) Homeless people sent here from other major U.S. cities. 3) Most importantly for a channel like this to consider: Local people (Native Hawaiian people, other Pacific Islanders, and people whose families originally came over before the Kingdom was overthrown from China, Japan, Portugal, etc to work on the plantations) who have been priced out of housing by rich mainlanders. Many of these homeless people work, some even have full-time jobs, and are still unable to afford housing. This short KZbin documentary is worth watching for anyone who truly loves Hawai'i and doesn't want to add to the problem: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4LPnZ-JqqytkMU

[@livehawaii]

Mahalo for taking the time to add to this comment thread.

[@carlgharis7948]

Actually only about 10% to 15% are from the mainland. A good 30% are from Alaska. And more less 1/2 are locals in the situation you discribed. I was homeless in Honolulu December 2013 until May 2014. I was a mainland 48. I got $208 in unemployment a week. So every other Wednesday I got $416 on my card. I happen to find a flight for $262. I didn't want to be homeless. But I of course didn't want to freeze to death. What's my perception being Homeless in Hawaii is not glamorous but it's something that ( hey this i can tolerate) I actually got hired in Alaska in 2014. Afterward it was well do I return to Hawaii or to the mainland 48? I went to Texas. Long story trying to shorten up Returned to Florida 2 years later in 2016. Worked a steady job established myself before covid-19. I came back to Alaska for 2020. And I'm back here working again in Alaska for 2021. Thankfully I have a place in Florida to return to now. A semi permanent job at least on a seasonal standpoint. BUT all that being said 1) we have guys here from Hawaii who work season up here and return to be ( kinda homeless) why spend the money you saved when housing is rediculess??? And 2) I myself just might consider returning to Hawaii if I didn't have a place in Florida. I mean think about it.. You work hard up here in Alaska you could often times leave with over $15,000 in you bank account... Well why spend it when sleeping outside is free and the weather is warm??? Keep your money. Get a storage unit if you feel it necessary. You can shower at 24 hour fitness. You can keep the phone bill paid ride the bus you're not broke. But why go broke paying rediculess rents or hotel prices??? Especially if you're intending to work in Alaska again next season no sense signing a lease on a place even if the rent wasn't so high.

[@carlgharis7948]

And to be clear when I say we have guys from Hawaii up here I'm NOT saying they are spacificaly of native Hawaiian race 1 guy is. But I mean people of any race or ethnicity who joined us from Hawaii. We have Hawaiian Black White they just came from Hawaii. Another guy he's Black from Chicago originally but is working up here right now because he couldn't find a gainful source of employment in Hawaii and he's been thier for a few years. Border line homeless sleeping on peoples couches 90% of the time and outside or in his storage unit the other 10% of the time for months now. He's not sure what he wants to do exactly after October.. you make money here but why turn around and spend it if you don't have too?

[@Stormin505]

Make a New Law says before any man can sign up for Gov subsidies he must prove he's had a Vasectomy! I know it sounds Mad but I think it would save a lot on Innocent children being abused!

[@einnAnnie]

Norman Byler And it would definitely help overwhelmed social services departments and reduce the number of future teenage pregnancies.

[@carlgharis7948]

Its a thought. I'd say pay him $10,000 if he agrees to get himself fixed. Obviously the finiancial strain he'd put on society from negligent impregrating women would far exceed $10,000. So 1) cheap for society and 2) a nice chunk of change for him for here and now.. Which would also help us figure out if he himself is a waste case to society. Think about it.. We know $10,000 isn't any real money over the course of life HOWEVER if we just gave you $10,000 why the hell are you showing back up asking for assistance in less then 2 months later? What the hell did you do? Drugs and Gambeling? You'd have some explaining to do. The silver lining.. Is thankfully this idiot is unable to have kids now so 1 less worry in the future to deal with.

[@carlgharis7948]

Like I said we obviously don't expect $10,000 to get you through life. But you shouldn't be broke and in need of assistance less then 2 months later unless you've done something foolish. I know a guy sadly. He won $15,000 on a scratch off ticket. After taxes he got over $10,000. This was later September.. Dumb bastard was broke before Thanksgiving it's like dude. What the hell is wrong with you? Kind of a rhetorical question because I know the answer is gambeling and alcoholism.

[@carlgharis7948]

So give him a check for $10,000. Tax free if he agrees to get himself fixed. And if the dumb ass is back asking for assistance shortly afterward. Well THANKFULLY for society he can't breed and we've made the decision better suited in the long run

[@glvbuildershawaii4202]

Our government don't care, of course we the tax payers always flipping the bill. Politicians only care about there families and friends only . Everyone else 2nd citizen. I don't see any politician in my life who had a big enough heart to really fix this problem. It's all about themselves and money. We vote for these politicians to represent the people but it doesn't work out that way because of personal interests. It's all about money, None of them cares about street struggles and mental illness. Going through the motions only.

[@ronsteitz4535]

Is their a chance if you are born in Hawaii to someday be able to buy your own home and raise a family. I feel with mainlanders buying land at absorbent prices it’s pushing the middle class out. Some are mentally ill granted,but what if you work and cannot afford to buy a home then what. I just about feel guilty when I come to Maui and see people laying at any rest stop along the road they can find to basically be squatters. I’m not rich but in Iowa I can work and buy my own home realistically.🤔

[@livehawaii]

I don't think there is a clear answer to that either way. It really depends on the circumstances e.g. if you were born here and your parents have a home, they can pass it on to you.

[@gg6ft7]

What you said completely defines what it's like in every area of the country. You're right without the mental hospitals these people that suffer wo no fault of their own will never get well and that is horribly sad. It puts a real tarnish on the U.S. Yup there are those who don't want to live by the rules and then those that are temporarily in a bad spot but will recover. I was surprised I really didn't see any on Maui. A little on Oahu but they must be hidden? Anyway Peter another great video.

[@livehawaii]

True. These problems are essentially the same across the nation. Hawaii has some culturally different ways of dealing with the problem but the fundamentals are the same. Thanks again for your kind words

[@kenjohnson5498]

I haven't seen one mention of the horrific ice problem causing homelessness

[@livehawaii]

that's because ice is a drug. drugs don't cause homelessness. people do, and I cover this category in the video.

[@PhotoLukeHawaii]

I appreciate your video so much!!! I have wanted to do a video on this but my channel is not about issues but more about promoting Hawaii to visitors. I agree with your views! Thank you so much for making this video! I hope we can find solutions to this homeless problem as it is an eye sore and a safety issue due to recent violence from them. Also, how their tents take up the sidewalk and make you feel like you have to walk across the street or on the road. Walking through their tent area does not seem safe especially for women and children. It also does not make Hawaii look like the paradise it's suppose to be. Some of my mainland, UK, Japan viewers know about some of these things as the read the news or watch it and it concerns them which makes them less likely for some of them to plan their next family vacation in Hawaii. Have a great day Peter! Aloha =)

[@livehawaii]

Mahalo for the kind words!

[@parkercroft6183]

Aloha, Thank you for addressing the issues related to homelessness. This is particularly important as we enter the current phase of our struggle with Covid 19. I have had a homeless adult child who is mentally ill. I have worked on addressing the problems of homelessness in Hawai'i and the Bay Area for three years. This is the single thought with which I would hope to leave you. Homelessness is a symptom, it is not the disease. In general people would not care about homeless ness if they did not have to see it and so this symptom affects society at large. To adequately address and understand homelessness one would correctly go back to the policies of Ronald Ragan and observe the statistics of how policy decisions have directly affected the homeless population. I do not intend to provide a detailed account of this history, but I am grateful for your interest. This symptom will not go away. And a fiscally conservative individual I want to make you aware that it costs about four time as much in emergency / social services to have someone homeless on the street as it does to house them ($10,000 vs. 40,000 per year) Mahalo for your interest., Parker Croft

[@livehawaii]

Thank you so much to thoughtfully contributing on such a difficult topic for everyone

[@5DNRG]

Clearly a spiritual old soul would have no problem living in a high vibe place like HI... my astrocartography indicates it be optimal for me too. 3D people would naturally struggle there.

[@barbies4you758]

Peter I love your videos. Concerning the Mental Illness group, I believe some of the problem is just plain nutrition. When people stop eating balanced meals 3 times a day... well mental illness sets in starting with depression and gets worse over time from bi-polar to even schizophrenic and other compulsive disorders. Other considerations might be lack of sleep due to poor nutrition, not drinking enough water or not being able to continue the prescribed and needed medicines they were on before they fell into the cracks of being homeless. Choosing between buying medicine or eating I wonder which ones wins. I believe Nutrition (poor nutrition) continually adds to the over-all mental illness problem and should be addressed first and foremost. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@livehawaii]

Thanks for adding to the conversation!

[@jayc4715]

Nah

[@anyonename8067]

well said!

[@albanyarea9064]

I'm homeless and schizophrenic so i quit my last job at a pizzeria in manhattan and researching places to go for meds and other things...

[@einnAnnie]

Albany Area Why did you quit your job? It seems like a steady income is the only way to guarantee you get your meds and being medicated, you could continue working. Are you hoping taxpayers buy your meds for you?

[@syruskaluhi7293]

WHY SO MANY HOMELESS IN HAWAII? EVIDENTLY NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THE "NO VAGRANCY LAW" THAT THE MAINLAND U.S. HAS ON THEIR OWN HOMELESS IN 2011 WHEN I USE TO LIVE IN AUSTIN TEXAS I RAN INTO THIS HOMELESS GUY THAT I KNEW WAY BEFORE HE BECAME HOMELESS IN EARLY 2000 AND HE ASKED ME IF I EVER HEARD OF THE "NO VAGRANCY LAW" THAT ALMOST EVERY MAINLAND STATES ARE MAKING TO MOVE THEIR OWN HOMELESS OUT TO HAWAII, IT PISSED ME OFF TO HEAR THAT THOSE STATES INCLUDING TEXAS ARE PASSING OFF THEIR PROBLEMS TO SOMEONE ELSE TO TAKE CARE OF AND THE PEOPLE THAT RUNS THIS STATE AREN'T DOING JACK LET ALONE SHIT ABOUT WE HAVE OUR OWN HOMELESS TO TAKE CARE OF FIRST THE GOVERNOR AND THE MAYOR SHOULD PUT UP A TEMPORARY "NO VAGRANCY LAW" TYPE OF THING AND THESE MAINLAND HOMELESS BACK TO THEIR OWN HOME STATE AND TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN AND IF WE HAVE ENOUGH MONEY LEFTOVER AND RESOURCES THEN MAYBE WE CAN HELP THOSE OTHER BUT UNTIL THEN THE MAINLAND HOMELESS NEEDS TO GO BACK TO THEIR OWN HOME STATE.

[@ronmexico5908]

There should be a fee/tax for million dollar and up new developments to fund housing for the homeless. 1% for housing.

[@puakili0069]

Geordie Butterfield Their is Hawaiian Homestead Land that the govt holds hostage to sell to big wigs like zuckerberg. While the true owners are homeless! A waiting list that we have to go on prove our blood and wait til they’re ready which is mostly 10yrs+. People have died waiting for the land that was passed down to us by our queen!

[@livehawaii]

The fact that native Hawaiians have died in line waiting for the land is a travesty beyond words. Don’t blame Zuckerberg. The government never sold him Hawaiian homelands. The Hawaiian homelands are being held by your own state govt and OHA is a big part of it. I understand why native Hawaiians have resisted in organizing themselves politically. However, until they do, they will not have the power they need to do what needs to be done. IMO native Hawaiians need to take a page from what the Native Americans have done, and get into the political game.

[@puakili0069]

Peter Kay Living in Hawaii This is why I referenced Bumpy! Ur misinformed. But so are most. I would not bother sharing if I didn’t know what I was walking about. The least you can do is research.

[@puakili0069]

Zuckerberg has Kuleana land pls don’t tell a Native Hawaiian wat I know! Why the outrage then? Are you not listening when Hawaiians speak? We’re just complaining for nothing?

[@livehawaii]

I fully support the plight of native Hawaiians as have my Greek ancestors who were the only ones that fought for the Queen and were exiled as a result. I hope you know about that part of the history as well. There are others that know far more than I ever will about this issue, and they should also share their story. I would be more than happy to support them in anyway that I could.

[@franklinhu573]

city needs to build tent cities to keep people out of the elements ,provide at least 2 square meals a day, showers, sanition, ready access to medical and social help.

[@livehawaii]

My understanding is that these types of services that you describe are available to those that need it. The mentally ill, which comprises the largest percentage, are unable to make use of those services. My understanding is that this is not a housing problem per se, it is a mental illness problem.

[@franklinhu573]

@@livehawaii thanks for the reply. i hope that is the case. there's about 10 of them living under the freeway on piikoi st. and they don't seem that impaired.

[@franklinhu573]

also i hear there's about 7,000 of them in hawaii, they couldn't all be possibly mentally ill. even if they are, i don't think they'd object to living in a tent, having 2 square meals a day and showers, sanitation and medical aid.

[@livehawaii]

It sounds like you've never actually worked with the mentally ill. I didn't say every one of them are ill. There is plenty of affordable housing for able bodied people. The folks on the street don't fit that category and the "housing first" model across the county has been a complete failure

[@livehawaii]

Those 10 are there because they want to. I see them every week.

[@rtcharge]

Coz of the weather they are all from the mainland. They will drive away some tourism if they are not careful

[@user-qk3ku5tl5c]

I love how you're driving your fancy convertible talking about homelessness. Hawaiians our being priced out of Hawaii because tourist like you that think Hawaii is just another state and not an overthrown Nation.

[@haleiwasteve8434]

First, he's not a tourist. He's been living in Hawaii for decades. Fact is Hawaii would have been conquered by the Japanese anyway in World War II had the United States not been here - just like they did the Philippines. Homelessness is a real problem here, more often than not because housing costs are obscene.

[@jesuscastillo3335]

Aloha Sir , this is a sad problem that exist all around the world, it's a hell of a lot more painful in the Hawaiian islands, because they are such a small territories , it's much more compact. As you mentioned , the way the Hawaiian government has treated them is a black eye on them, kinda brings back what the same government did with the leprous people, threw them into Malakai. Yes, know some people will not believe this , but in a good day , a beggar can make more than a banker in a day, Lo!

[@millerforester6237]

Pretty much on target: temporary money problems, ill people, and moochers. eliminate the moocher support, and apply it to ill vagrants. No more taxes needed.

[@ravig1819]

McDonald's is cheap per calorie because corporations get all kinds of welfare handouts. Same for the beef, dairy, corn (HCFS that goes into their soda) industries. Thanks for the video.

[@lightshade3321]

I saw a veteran on the street with a sign saying please Im hungery I ask him what happen to you?... he said the government forgot about me and when I came back from the war my wife left she took everything I lost my kids also. and lost all my benifits due the the the promises of the government. I felt so bad him this is not right I gave him a $150.00 also extra un use clothes that my late dad never used I hope he can see his kids again forget his wife 😜

[@mikethompson3534]

You are a good person but please be careful in Hawaii their are a lot of scammers in Hawaii , they will dress and look homeless but the moment you turn your back they will walk away and put on their regular clothes

[@lindawells9328]

I don't think that all of the homeless people choose to be homeless . Some of them are homeless because they have lost there jobs , mental illness , homes are to expensive , depression among other things that can go wrong in this world . No one or nothing is perfect . I think that rich people and middle class people need to go live a life of a homeless person liveing on the streets in some old tent , a cardboard box , and sleeping on the ground somewhere for a month or 2 and see how they would feel , I bet they wouldn't feel safe out there . I bet they would be hungry sometimes , no baths or bathrooms , Homeless people miss out on things that some people take for granted and alot of it may not be there fault .That's so sad . I think that some of the 3rd group of people who may be on drugs don't want to be liveing on the streets either , America has a very bad problem of people on Opioids , crack and other bad drugs so sounds like to me America needs to do more to help people on drugs and help people get off of them . But I do agree that some people maybe like liveing on the streets cause they can set there own rules whatever . My mama used to say We couldn't judge a book by it's cover. Or We don't know what another person is going through until we have walked in there shoes . We just need to help each other rich or poor nomatter our skin color . I pray for us all . Be blessed and safe . Miss . Linda 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤

[@willardbarretto-maxwell8302]

Peter, PLEASE check this out...NYC SECRETLY EXPORTING HOMELESS TO HAWAII...

[@livehawaii]

I saw that article! This has been told to me by members of our local police force, however I didn't put it in the video because I don't have enough facts to corroborate it

[@kameronsmith6878]

You know the more people that move here the more the price of land and rent goes up and the more hawaiians that are hard working turn to a person of circumstance and can not afford to live in a home. Therefore you have a homeless problem for the people that have had their land stolen from them and you also have other States sending their homeless with a one way ticket that they don't wanna deal with to Hawaii.

[@livehawaii]

Do you realize that you're implying that Hawaiians don't have the ability to earn an income to live in a home?

[@iindiar]

ptsd can be a big part of it

[@Nate-pz1rf]

Why? Bc if its -10 degrees in NYC and you panhandle $400 you can fly to Hawaii and be safer and warm all year at 86 degrees.

[@apga1998]

Everything you say is accurate. But the reason there are so many is that the people of hawaii and their elected officials tolerate it. People down on their luck must move in with others. Families must make provisions for incapacitated relatives. Vagrancy should not be tolerated. Vagrancy laws must have teeth and be enforced.

[@brandonowen7547]

the systems of society produce homeless, homeless of all types aren't the problem

[@tonyhurtado5747]

Most 2nd grope also refuse to get help and it takes time to sift through it all. So its slow and seems like nothing is happening. One thing you mentioned was free Mac Donald's, this came from a former presidents wife. EBT at most fast food restaurants making kids near schools fat and malnourished.

[@777rogerf]

Historical research is necessary to pinpoint the changes that led to the homeless crisis in America. Did local people and governments around the US make poor decisions that led to this result or can this phenomenon be traced to one or more mistakes at the national level?

[@livehawaii]

I think much of that research has been done. It's the explanations of the data that probably still very widely depending on your worldview

[@sharvedawellness]

Which island is worse? Hawaii, Oahu, or Maui? Pretty bad in Oregon too. I am moving to Hawaii now so researching...

[@livehawaii]

What do you think based on the video? And most importantly, why?

[@rickraff1740]

Atascadero was a good place i did 3 years there. We need a dozen more like it...

[@The_LaughingHyena]

While I lived on Kauai, born and raised, I remember growing up with a couple local homeless stars. Everybody knew them. One was a veteran of Vietnam who I knew as Turk. From what I remember the community helped him and his family out until his death, which, a lot of folks went to the funeral outside of the family to support. The other gent they helped find a home was a man who setup camp on the beach in front of the abandoned Coco Palms hotel. Not sure what ever happened to him but I hope they found somewhere better to live. Sure it wasn’t beach front property but hey! My point is, from what my family is reporting, there is a whole different breed of homeless on the islands now. I wouldn’t support them. Even the methheads while I was still there were friendly when cognizant. Not anymore!

[@livehawaii]

Really appreciate you sharing

[@DigitalNova5]

Hey Peter, these are some pretty good takes. Why would you think you'd get in trouble??

[@livehawaii]

Just look at some of the other comments on this video and you'll get an idea

[@marioahu5000]

Agree!!

[@Foldisfitch]

Makes sense

[@randyscott3386]

They need to do what Las Vegas started doing . Homeless people can choose to either go to an available bed at a shelter and use the available resources they need or THEY CAN GO TO JAIL .

[@carlgharis7948]

Well being a nuisance to society is NOT necessarily being a danger to society. So your plan is WAY OFF pal. No room in the jails. For all we know Las Vegas just may be flying some of the homless people out to Hawaii. Granted of course they won't admit it if that's the case.

[@randyscott3386]

@@carlgharis7948 Being a nuisance to society , screwing up the Las Vegas tourism industry to the point where the tourist were leaving saying they wouldn't come back due to all the problems they encountered with the homeless people . So that's how it is in Las Vegas . Ask yourself who actually runs Las Vegas and if you think their going to let homeless people screw that town up . In Vegas it's , Go to the shelter or go to jail . There's videos that show how it works .

[@carlgharis7948]

@@randyscott3386 Las Vegas is a shit hole comparable to Mogadishu in Somolia. Honestly if an asteroid hits and wipes Las Vegas off the map I'd clap.

[@carlgharis7948]

@@randyscott3386 I've been in Las Vegas for 45 minuets at the greyhound station to change busses. Too damn many horar stories. That 45 minuets was more then enough for me. I couldn't give 2 shits about a tourism industry. Like I said it's a place comparable to Mogadishu. I've heard this from dozens of people

[@randyscott3386]

@@carlgharis7948 Yeah but the food is better in Vegas and it's a hell of a lot easier to get a cab .