In a partial defense of the OP (not much of his posting is defensible), over my many decades of riding the west coast from the east side of the Cascades and Sierra to the ocean, I have noticed a fairly recent increase in homeless people in the campgrounds. Yes, I know they are homeless because I talk with them, sometimes for hours on end. They've generously shared some fascinating stories with me. They add to my life in many ways and have my respect. Sure, these aren't the folks riding bikes in town, but I'm not in the larger towns/cities when I'm touring (at least not for long).