Escapism? possibly.
The thing is the government can pass all the laws it wants to keep me from sleeping somewhere, walking somewhere etc etc. I'm going to do it anyways, same with most of us. Only difference is I'll be more cautious so I won't have to deal with getting arrested. If I do get arrested, oh well, I got sloppy.
Beer? I can do without really, so I won't need to spange for that. In fact the only time I can think of when I need money is for when I need to buy something that I either need or really want. If that's the case I'll work my ass off until I can get that money somehow, be it from busking or maybe even find a temporary job somewhere.
They can only affect me if I rely on them, which I don't.