One thing that really bothers me about America are the folks who are clearly suffering from severe mental health and substance abuse, yet are roaming the streets unable to take care of themselves. I can't recall another developed or even underdeveloped country (including where I grew up) on this being the norm. Is there research on why this is a uniquely American problem ? Is this due a stronger adherence towards civil liberties here ?
There's plenty of mentally ill people roaming the streets in Canada as well. I'd guess it's a lack of institutions to care for these people and also a lack of care on part of our municipal governments to do anything about it.
