text:  could be paid to use hard drugs, in many cases to self-medicate severe mental illnesses. And many are assaulted and left to die, resulting in far higher rates of drug debt than in any other part of the nation. Don't believe the hype. Newsom is not compassionate. He only cares about himself. His policies result in grotesque cruelty. Now, understand the background of Michael Schellenberger. He has been involved in homeless organizations.