Most Hungarians Oppose Punishing The Homeless

  • 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
Most Hungarians Oppose Punishing The Homeless
Some 69% of the population believe homeless people should be helped rather than punished, according to a survey by Medián.

Only one in three believes that the homeless are to blame for their situation, and nearly two-thirds of respondents – regardless of party preference – find homelessness worrying, as they believe that it would be better if everybody had a place to live.

Meanwhile 85% say homeless people should be helped to find work, 80% support more humane social care, and 78% believe more accommodation should be built for homeless people.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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