What to do with beggar at my door

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She really needed money, not food. Food is basically free. She could even go into the store and eat as she walks around.

You should’ve given her some cash.

I don’t give cash and it’s dangerous to do so. Someone may rob you next or keep coming back.

You’re scared of being robbed by a sobbing grandmother?

You MUST be a maga.

It’s comical how you attribute every negative characteristic to MAGA, even when it is counter to the movement (for example attributing obsession with climate change on the wood burning thread.) MAGA folks are more likely to give to charity and to not be scared of interacting with people on the street. You should try speaking to some actual people to learn about them, instead of watching MSNBC.

Found another MAGA or MAGA apologist!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She really needed money, not food. Food is basically free. She could even go into the store and eat as she walks around.

You should’ve given her some cash.

90% of the time, cash ends up in the pocket of drug dealers or in the cash register at the liquor store.

As PP pointed out, food in the DMV is basically free. If she actually has grandkids (doubtful) they eat for free on the generous WIC program

In fact, the food problem is so non-existent in this area, they have moved to calling it food insecurity instead of scarcity. So, if you ever wonder about the food you are eating, you have food insecurity and that's a challenge we need to address.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I likely would have done exactly what you did OP.

It was very generous of you to offer her free groceries.

I don’t know if I would’ve done the same thing. I hope I would. You’re very generous and kind to give her food.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She really needed money, not food. Food is basically free. She could even go into the store and eat as she walks around.

You should’ve given her some cash.

I don’t give cash and it’s dangerous to do so. Someone may rob you next or keep coming back.

You’re scared of being robbed by a sobbing grandmother?

You MUST be a maga.

It’s comical how you attribute every negative characteristic to MAGA, even when it is counter to the movement (for example attributing obsession with climate change on the wood burning thread.) MAGA folks are more likely to give to charity and to not be scared of interacting with people on the street. You should try speaking to some actual people to learn about them, instead of watching MSNBC.

Found another MAGA or MAGA apologist!

Your MAGA posts are getting to be comical. Trump lives rent free in your head all day every day doesn't he?

Bless your lil heart.

[Anonymous]

I had a similar incident once but on a really cold night and the person said they were looking for blankets. Seemed like a weird thing to scam for, so we gave them a bunch of old blankets and comforters. They said thank you repeatedly and never came back, so I assume it wasn't a scam. I would do the same thing you did OP: what's the downside in giving $10 in non-perishables if there's a chance it's legit. It's not stuff people usually scam for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She really needed money, not food. Food is basically free. She could even go into the store and eat as she walks around.

You should’ve given her some cash.

I don’t give cash and it’s dangerous to do so. Someone may rob you next or keep coming back.

+1. Never give cash.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She really needed money, not food. Food is basically free. She could even go into the store and eat as she walks around.

You should’ve given her some cash.

What?

Food isn't basically free, are you nuts? What store lets you eat as you walk around?

[Anonymous]

Well I was passing a store yesterday and there was a woman sitting begging on the ground outside. I stopped and asked her if she wanted any food and she said "no, I need shoes" and showed me her gnarled naked toes, under her blanket. I asked her size, bought her a pair from the store she was sitting outside along with 2 pairs of socks. She put them on, jumped up and left.

[Anonymous]

Nothing you do nothing. Now she knows your a weak one with money and a nice house. You are a target now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nothing you do nothing. Now she knows your a weak one with money and a nice house. You are a target now.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She really needed money, not food. Food is basically free. She could even go into the store and eat as she walks around.

You should’ve given her some cash.

I don’t give cash and it’s dangerous to do so. Someone may rob you next or keep coming back.

+1. Never give cash.

+2. Never, ever give cash!

Look my partner and I both donate thousands of dollars per year (and we are not wealthy) to a variety of causes, including helping homeless and distressed individuals right here in FFX county.

We are NOT saying “don’t help.” But we are saying: let the experienced, organized, groups render aid to those truly in need, based on their experience and training.

Handing out cash on the street puts you (and possibly your children) in danger and the cash usually ends up with drug dealers or liquor stores; it ultimately hurts more than it helps. Don’t do it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She really needed money, not food. Food is basically free. She could even go into the store and eat as she walks around.

You should’ve given her some cash.

I don’t give cash and it’s dangerous to do so. Someone may rob you next or keep coming back.

You’re scared of being robbed by a sobbing grandmother?

You MUST be a maga.

What a gross comment, esp. today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She really needed money, not food. Food is basically free. She could even go into the store and eat as she walks around.

You should’ve given her some cash.

What?

Food isn't basically free, are you nuts? What store lets you eat as you walk around?

Do you go shopping? I see it all the time. Even UMC do this.

[Anonymous]

Call the police. What she is doing is illegal. She's likely to get shot.

[Anonymous]

Should have asked for her address first. Verify where lives.