Homeless situation....

What about when you started in a place that couldn’t afford a ball, bat, or glove?
As some other have said, good for you. But just because you got through despite the odds, doesn't mean everyone else will or that even starting at the same point they'll have opportunity.

For me the problem is the starting point. We've pushed that line so far back, too many are left behind.

And starting behind isn't the same everywhere. Many factors go into it such as race, religion, intelligence and location.