encampments and tents that you would have to walk through to make your way down to the water. that s stunning and as you pointed out, pete, seattle, austin, los angeles, san francisco. this is a growing problem. i think the interesting question. the one that really deserves a deep dive is why? why is this growing? here s what a council member in los angeles had to say, income inequality skyrocketing, housing costs, systemic racism and a failed healthcare system are creating a homelessness crisis that big cities like l.a. must deal with. it has created a situation on our streets unacceptable, unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane. i m determined to move people into housing and provide appropriate services. that all may be. my suspicion there is something more there. and it s not just tolerance it s an invitation to this problem. emily: absolutely. what about the pull factors that nothing will happen to you if you sleep on the street and engage in petty crimes and have everything else sleep