photo karoly lorentey insanity thing expecting results benjamin franklin albert einstein quote regularly inspires pushes approach idea problem life differently broader societal problems well-known quote leads conclusion live country functions primarily insane power structures part people feel safer lives embedded pattern they'd approach problems feel someone's attempting completely approach happen you're unleashing unknown people asked they're perfectly sane endless pattern makes crazy homelessness changing perspective solutions change instance problem homelessness won't address reasons people homeless talk basic problem increasing number women children place sleep nightfall nice small college towns mine friend jesse heart people believes approaches problems jesse recently aware growing number tent communities popping country dignity village portland oregon decided sleeping tent champaign good knew interested joining community called safe haven organically formed read series online magazine smile politely approach throwing money problem figuring cram people shelters affordable simple sustainable alternative park benches railroad viaducts safe haven tent communities incorporate rules self-governing offer true sense community treat homeless people respect resistance tent community police city council neighbors local newspaper reason decided negative stance information gathered first-hand articles read complaints rooted misinformation misunderstanding passionate solutions problems clear expert variety issues surrounding homelessness city council person neighbor tent community tired people address problems suddenly vocal voice complaints tired people research they're talking spouting opinions letters editor online forums people lots shelters choose stay problem tired people wanting sweep societal problems pervading what-we-can't-see-doesn't-exist attitude naive dangerous homeless people camp cities night sense community self-governing safety organized visible people suddenly worked tired people caring dollars appearance community reflects compassion problem-solve thing proposed solution thing express distaste offering potentially solutions realize love approach devote loads personal time money solving broad societal problems homelessness people examine picture talk people homeless work first-hand quickly viable options exhausted quietly inside safe homes full refrigerators mouths shut 