Time to Divert War Spending to Address HOMELESSNESS, Poverty
Homelessness is a significant issue in many cities, and the costs associated with it can be high. According to a two-year survey of homeless individuals conducted by the University of Texas, each person cost the taxpayers $14,480 per year, primarily for overnight jail 1. A homeless person costs approximately $30,000-$50,000 per year in supportive services. Two years of that is enough to pay for an entire house in some cities 2. In contrast, the cost of war is also significant. The United States spent over $2 trillion on the war in Afghanistan alone 3.