" Progressive " Democrats wanting to help the homeless show little social imagination

Any measure that can ameliorate the plight of the homeless here in Rhode Island -or anywhere in the United States - is , of course , appreciated . But as a long time independent democratic socialist I can only note the LACK OF IMAGINATION among the " progressive " Democrats . What inhibits their thinking is not any lack of native intelligence or ordinary decency. It is their nearly subconscious fear that this growing homeless crisis threatens capitalist-landlord private property rights. I am tempted to vote for the proverbial " lesser evil " in the coming special election to replace Rhode Island Congressman Cicilline . But who shows much social imagination ?