Numerous times, I have been reminded that naming people “homeless” or “the homeless” is insensitive, almost name calling. I used to think this was just another overly-sensitive, politically correct response from activists who spend their days looking for reasons to complain. But when I am on the streets talking to a person who is homeless I don’t start the conversation with, “Hey, you homeless person.” I usually start with, “Hi, my name is Joel. What’s yours?” Because using a person’s name is the respectful thing to do.