Lynn: To me, the concept of "traveler" has nothing really to do with the place of origin.  It's a reference to individuals who choose to be "on the road" and to live off the largess and compassion of others rather than be self-supporting.  They are not the mentally-ill, the addicted, the alcoholics, the physically and mentally impaired, thePTSD veterans, the abused children, the women escaping an abusive relationship, the suddenly unemployed, and others whose"life conditions" have caused them to be homeless.  

I avidly support our national community help those who really need the help.  I infer from your comments over the years that you do, in fact, "lump" those who have chosen that "on the road" lifestyle in with the homeless.  I feel that is a problem.  These "homeless by choice" individuals a) siphon off support others legitimately need and b) alienate much of the public, thereby discouraging potential supporters from helping those persons I call "legitimately homeless."