What do we want to measure?

I like Jennifer's idea of focusing the question on the perceptions of the causes of poverty and homelessness in the Lower Mainland. Perhaps by incorporating an economic element to give the question more focused direction, we can focus the question on respondent's opinions towards a poverty reduction plan. As an example:

"Would you be willing to support a poverty reduction plan that includes provisions for income assistance for low-income earners?"

a.) Yes b.) No c.) Don't know