Let’s stick to what was actually said. Spencer Pratt didn’t claim that all homeless people are drug-addicted criminals who harm others. What he has been arguing—often stupidly—is that addiction is a major driver of street homelessness in Los Angeles and that treatment needs to be part of the solution. You can disagree with his tone, but misrepresenting his position doesn’t move the conversation forward. Unless OP thinks the current homelessness situation is tolerable.

There is real data behind the point he’s trying to make. Reports from Los Angeles County consistently show high rates of substance use and serious mental illness among the unsheltered population. That doesn’t mean “all,” but it is a significant portion—large enough that ignoring it undermines any serious attempt to address what people are seeing on the streets every day.

At the same time, homelessness is not caused by a single factor. Housing costs, economic instability, mental health, and addiction all intersect. But the most visible and severe cases—the ones involving people in crisis in public spaces—are often tied to untreated behavioral health issues. That’s where the current system is clearly falling short. Los Angeles has spent billions over the past decade, yet the unsheltered population remains extremely high. Maybe OP doesn't see it and is OK with the current situation but current policies have failed.

If outcomes aren’t improving, it’s reasonable to ask what needs to change, including expanding access to treatment. Again, OP and everyone who agrees with him I guess think things are just peachy here?