Did Lazarus, who sat at the gate of the rich man have it any worse than this man here in Portland? I doubt not, but this man has no dogs for comfort. Every homeless person you ever see, has gone through horrific trauma; or they have debilitating mental problems. Know this, if you ever find yourself curbing your sympathy, this man is exactly who Jesus was talking about. If I fail to see him that way I am as blind as the rich man was. Woe unto me, God's heart is always for the oppressed and downcast; without exception.