'I think we're spoiled': Homeless woman in San Diego says free phones, food, and clothes make it 'not that hard' to be homeless

A homeless woman in San Diego, California, said it's actually "not that hard" to be homeless or low-income in the city, because of free perks like phones, food, and clothing the local government provides.

A United States Marine Corps veteran named Kate Monroe spoke with homeless people in an area called "the Bottoms," in San Diego, according to the Daily Mail. Monroe spoke to a woman named Mary who expressed some seldom-heard views about those in living in a similar status.

"To be homeless in San Diego is actually not that hard," the woman began. "Usually we're low-income, and when you're low-income, you get free phones, free food, free clothing; there's so many resources that are just give and give and give," the homeless woman said.

"I think we're spoiled, the homeless and the 'underprivileged,' I think we're spoiled, to be honest with you" she added. "My sister is like, 'Where do I sign up?'"

The reporter in the video, Monroe, is the founder of organizations VetComm and House the Heroes. VetComm is an organization that helps disabled veterans file claims, while House the Heroes describes itself as a "program providing rapid long-term private housing for homeless disabled Veterans nationwide."

The homeless woman who was interviewed also advocated for a return to a policy that would have homeless people arrested if they refuse to move from their encampment or are disorderly toward police.

"I think the motivation for me is with the police. I do respect law enforcement. When they come and give you tickets and they send you to jail, like they would have years ago for disrespecting them, cussing at them, and not moving when they say ... I think if we went to jail, it would motivate my butt to get off the streets," she explained.

"We need to bring that back," she added.

"I have witnessed what I think is some of the worst homelessness in the country," Monroe told Fox News. "Forget that it's in San Diego. It doesn't look like it's in America,' she continued. "There's so much trash and human waste and garbage and just the stench of it," she added.

According to the Daily Mail, San Diego has over 2,000 people living in tents or encampments on city streets.