Anyone noticing more intersection panhandling?

[Anonymous]

They only do it because people give them money. Don't give them money, and they'll go away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They only do it because people give them money. Don't give them money, and they'll go away.

Exactly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They must have a SignUp Genius for the intersections because there are never two of them on the same median and you rarely see the same person again.

I saw the guy who is usually above 66 at Washington Blvd yesterday over on Rt 7 at 7 corners. He’d been at 66 every single day all day for years. I did wonder if someone beat him up for his spot or something.

There used to be a guy named Glen at 66 and sycamore and he’d let the homeless artist use his spot on Sundays, but now it’s just the realy strung out girl who can barely walk because he legs are so full of fluid. It’s really sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a pair of guys who bring lawn chairs and sit at one of the major intersections in Tysons, loudly and rudely making fun of drivers who are sitting at red lights. They’re happy to take a handout from the inevitable suckers, though. Can’t understand why the police won’t disperse them.

Police have better things to do. Like eat donuts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They only do it because people give them money. Don't give them money, and they'll go away.

+1

There are other, safer, and better forms of assistance out there. Disrupting traffic benefits no one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They only do it because people give them money. Don't give them money, and they'll go away.

Exactly.

Agreed, but there are always the chumps who give them money. Can't do anything about stupidity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Virginia has seen a huge increase when Yougkin came to power.

Well, there's a load of steaming BS. No, hon. There was a huge increase starting a couple of years ago. Youngkin has nothing to do with it. Troll better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a pair of guys who bring lawn chairs and sit at one of the major intersections in Tysons, loudly and rudely making fun of drivers who are sitting at red lights. They’re happy to take a handout from the inevitable suckers, though. Can’t understand why the police won’t disperse them.

Police have better things to do. Like eat donuts.

If the law would change, perhaps police would actually be able to do something - their hands are tied. Right now, it's legal to panhandle in Fairfax Co. Something needs to be done about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a pair of guys who bring lawn chairs and sit at one of the major intersections in Tysons, loudly and rudely making fun of drivers who are sitting at red lights. They’re happy to take a handout from the inevitable suckers, though. Can’t understand why the police won’t disperse them.

Police have better things to do. Like eat donuts.

If the law would change, perhaps police would actually be able to do something - their hands are tied. Right now, it's legal to panhandle in Fairfax Co. Something needs to be done about that.

No Democrat will do anything, unless the problem comes to THEIR neighborhood. Lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They must have a SignUp Genius for the intersections because there are never two of them on the same median and you rarely see the same person again.

This is funny.
Actually I think they need to get up early to claim the best spots. With that much determination, I really think some of them can go get legitimate jobs. There are enough “we are hiring” signs around.

This whole thing is one of my biggest pet peeve. And drivers hold up traffic to give them money. The other day someone in an interior lane waved $5 out and the poor soul almost got hit. I am usually compassionate, but hate the anger and resentment I usually feel when I see them. I know They make pretty good money if you consider how many cars go by just during morning and afternoon rush hour at the busiest intersections , and the number of times the light changes. If 1% of people gave them $1 and all tax free.

Not if they have criminal records or certain issues with their work history.

Yeah some cannot get jobs for whatever reason. But Some can.
I’m talking about minimal alternatives to is handling, not corporate gigs. Also Not all jobs do criminal checks, and most just “hiring” don’t expect a resume.

[Anonymous]

The one I hate is the guy standing in the middle of 2 lanes coming over the key bridge from VA. He is in traffic - not in the median. It is an accident waiting to happen

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a pair of guys who bring lawn chairs and sit at one of the major intersections in Tysons, loudly and rudely making fun of drivers who are sitting at red lights. They’re happy to take a handout from the inevitable suckers, though. Can’t understand why the police won’t disperse them.

Police have better things to do. Like eat donuts.

Nah. The police in my county have been instructed to leave panhandlers alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The one I hate is the guy standing in the middle of 2 lanes coming over the key bridge from VA. He is in traffic - not in the median. It is an accident waiting to happen

Yup, and the driver would be sued out of everything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There’s always been lots of panhandling at intersections in Montgomery County. Craig Rice sponsored a bill to ban it back in 2018.

The worst ones are the kids with the buckets collecting for some animal welfare thing. I just know it’s a scam. Has to be. Otherwise you’ll see them at 355 and Shady Grove a lot. New Hampshire at Piney Branch. Connecticut at 495 off-ramp. Old Georgetown Rd at Democracy. And many, many other popular locations.

Yes! Who are those kids with buckets collecting for animals? So annoying and a scam. I asked one for a website so I could donate and acted like he couldn’t hear me.

[Anonymous]

It isn't just happening on street corners any more. I've encountered panhandling women with children and sometimes whole family units in the aisles of stores. They have been non English speakers usually with signs in their native languages.