&gt;I dont have a house. I share a 1 bedroom unit with a friend. 

Your friend will understand, just like the other users of the bus station. 

&gt;The solution is a social government one.

That's not the only solution, but OK. 

&gt;Otherwise you're merely penalising the charitable

Maybe you can explain this to the other people here who seem to think it's a criminal act to give money to a church that helps the homeless. 

&gt;It's not just one perspective. Every person has a different perspective. Im advocating people to try other perspectives. You can have multiple at once. 

What I am referring to is the different perspectives of emotional vs practical. Yes, people are in need. Is *this* the right idea though? Maybe, or maybe not. Depends on your perspective. 

&gt;Next time you're walking past a homeless person. Stop. Give them a couple of bucks and sit down for a chat. I promise you'll learn something.

Bit preachy there mate, you don't know anything about me. But anyway... 

Good on ya for looking after your homeless friend.