Panhandlers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always give a dollar to anyone who asks. I can easily afford it and I would want the same if I was in need. Grown adults don't need your judgment they need your empathy.

Same. And if i can’t afford it to say as much. We know the names of most of the homeless people in our block, minus the ones that are legit unsafe/too far gone to communicate with. I also give them fruit, water, and electrolyte tablets in the summer, hand warmers in the winter. Not every day, but when I can. It could easily be you or I in those circumstances.

No it couldn’t “easily.” That is such a myth the left loves to promote.

I have a job, education and a supportive family. I don’t take drugs or much alcohol. I don’t make stupid decisions that affect my health.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you give anything, you should offer food. If they turn it down and ask for cash or gift cards, you know they’re professional panhandlers. One of the regulars at cathedral commons takes a ride share service every day. Commuting to her job.

They could have just eaten.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always give a dollar to anyone who asks. I can easily afford it and I would want the same if I was in need. Grown adults don't need your judgment they need your empathy.

Same. And if i can’t afford it to say as much. We know the names of most of the homeless people in our block, minus the ones that are legit unsafe/too far gone to communicate with. I also give them fruit, water, and electrolyte tablets in the summer, hand warmers in the winter. Not every day, but when I can. It could easily be you or I in those circumstances.

No it couldn’t “easily.” That is such a myth the left loves to promote.

I have a job, education and a supportive family. I don’t take drugs or much alcohol. I don’t make stupid decisions that affect my health.

You seem to think this is political. It’s not. It’s being human. Your circumstances might not be as impenetrable as you believe. If they are good for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The suggestion that any homeless person can have all their long term housing and food needs met if they want it is so wrong it makes me wonder what’s the point of this thread

It’s for others to complain and judge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always give a dollar to anyone who asks. I can easily afford it and I would want the same if I was in need. Grown adults don't need your judgment they need your empathy.

Same. And if i can’t afford it to say as much. We know the names of most of the homeless people in our block, minus the ones that are legit unsafe/too far gone to communicate with. I also give them fruit, water, and electrolyte tablets in the summer, hand warmers in the winter. Not every day, but when I can. It could easily be you or I in those circumstances.

I would hope not! Id hope that society would commit me to a decent facility if I did not have the wherewithall to accept/seek shelter myself. What is a hand warmer going to do in the weather we've had this past week? You should put your energy into encouraging DC Council to legislate better facilities and involuntary holds, not passing out hand warmers. My god, I have no doubt you are a humane person but it's odd you can't see how inhumane it is to be ok with chronic homelessness.

This is very narrowminded of you. Consider that I’m likely doing both? Instead of being reactive.

[Anonymous]

[twitter]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always give a dollar to anyone who asks. I can easily afford it and I would want the same if I was in need. Grown adults don't need your judgment they need your empathy.

Same. And if i can’t afford it to say as much. We know the names of most of the homeless people in our block, minus the ones that are legit unsafe/too far gone to communicate with. I also give them fruit, water, and electrolyte tablets in the summer, hand warmers in the winter. Not every day, but when I can. It could easily be you or I in those circumstances.

No it couldn’t “easily.” That is such a myth the left loves to promote.

I have a job, education and a supportive family. I don’t take drugs or much alcohol. I don’t make stupid decisions that affect my health.

You seem to think this is political. It’s not. It’s being human. Your circumstances might not be as impenetrable as you believe. If they are good for you.

Of course it’s political. Leftist policies employed by democrats in major cities over the last 30 years have ruined people’s lives. Wake up. You’re literally stepping over the evidence when you walk down the street.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:[twitter]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always give a dollar to anyone who asks. I can easily afford it and I would want the same if I was in need. Grown adults don't need your judgment they need your empathy.

Same. And if i can’t afford it to say as much. We know the names of most of the homeless people in our block, minus the ones that are legit unsafe/too far gone to communicate with. I also give them fruit, water, and electrolyte tablets in the summer, hand warmers in the winter. Not every day, but when I can. It could easily be you or I in those circumstances.

No it couldn’t “easily.” That is such a myth the left loves to promote.

I have a job, education and a supportive family. I don’t take drugs or much alcohol. I don’t make stupid decisions that affect my health.

You seem to think this is political. It’s not. It’s being human. Your circumstances might not be as impenetrable as you believe. If they are good for you.

Of course it’s political. Leftist policies employed by democrats in major cities over the last 30 years have ruined people’s lives. Wake up. You’re literally stepping over the evidence when you walk down the street.

You know if I wanted to read Breitbart trash I'd go to their website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For all of those who give directly to panhandlers, you are enablers. Give directly to a charity who will provide food and shelter not continue to enable these panhandlers to buy drugs, alcohol, or not contribute to society by not working.

You feel good about yourself after giving a few bucks so why not walk by the soup kitchen or shelter and give a few bucks to them to buy more food. Stop enabling!!

It’s not enabling to help someone directly. I work near a park that is a food drop off location for a local charity. It’s ok to give more. It’s not a dopamine hit, it’s seeing a direct need. I talk to people living rough in my block. I give when I can, sometimes it’s part of my lunch.

Sometimes it’s acknowledging someone by saying hello and asking what they need. Often they say they’re ok. That they have things handled. Whether that’s true or not it’s our agreement in that moment. so many people look past the homeless. They’re still our neighbors. Figure out how to get comfortable with this. The circumstances aren’t always for us to understand and it’s not really our business. Support organizations that support folks in need. Call the shelter or emergency line if someone is in trouble (to hot, cold, in crisis). Be a decent human.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:[twitter]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always give a dollar to anyone who asks. I can easily afford it and I would want the same if I was in need. Grown adults don't need your judgment they need your empathy.

Same. And if i can’t afford it to say as much. We know the names of most of the homeless people in our block, minus the ones that are legit unsafe/too far gone to communicate with. I also give them fruit, water, and electrolyte tablets in the summer, hand warmers in the winter. Not every day, but when I can. It could easily be you or I in those circumstances.

No it couldn’t “easily.” That is such a myth the left loves to promote.

I have a job, education and a supportive family. I don’t take drugs or much alcohol. I don’t make stupid decisions that affect my health.

You seem to think this is political. It’s not. It’s being human. Your circumstances might not be as impenetrable as you believe. If they are good for you.

Of course it’s political. Leftist policies employed by democrats in major cities over the last 30 years have ruined people’s lives. Wake up. You’re literally stepping over the evidence when you walk down the street.

I’m stepping over foxtrot cups and dodging men in suits that don’t adjust to other pedestrians on their path.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:[twitter]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always give a dollar to anyone who asks. I can easily afford it and I would want the same if I was in need. Grown adults don't need your judgment they need your empathy.

Same. And if i can’t afford it to say as much. We know the names of most of the homeless people in our block, minus the ones that are legit unsafe/too far gone to communicate with. I also give them fruit, water, and electrolyte tablets in the summer, hand warmers in the winter. Not every day, but when I can. It could easily be you or I in those circumstances.

No it couldn’t “easily.” That is such a myth the left loves to promote.

I have a job, education and a supportive family. I don’t take drugs or much alcohol. I don’t make stupid decisions that affect my health.

You seem to think this is political. It’s not. It’s being human. Your circumstances might not be as impenetrable as you believe. If they are good for you.

Of course it’s political. Leftist policies employed by democrats in major cities over the last 30 years have ruined people’s lives. Wake up. You’re literally stepping over the evidence when you walk down the street.

43 years seems more accurate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There has been a serious uptick in panhandling all over the city. Particularly in Ward 3, it seems that many of the seemingly panhandlers are voucher recipients. If voucher recipients are getting free housing, shouldn't they be asked to get a job at some point to contribute a bit to the rent and support themselves without begging?

How do you know they are voucher recipients?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There has been a serious uptick in panhandling all over the city. Particularly in Ward 3, it seems that many of the seemingly panhandlers are voucher recipients. If voucher recipients are getting free housing, shouldn't they be asked to get a job at some point to contribute a bit to the rent and support themselves without begging?

How do you know they are voucher recipients?

Maybe they have a secret handshake… or a special wink. Isn’t that in the secret voucher handbook

[Anonymous]

They should arrest anyone who gives cash to panhandlers or flower sellers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:[twitter]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always give a dollar to anyone who asks. I can easily afford it and I would want the same if I was in need. Grown adults don't need your judgment they need your empathy.

Same. And if i can’t afford it to say as much. We know the names of most of the homeless people in our block, minus the ones that are legit unsafe/too far gone to communicate with. I also give them fruit, water, and electrolyte tablets in the summer, hand warmers in the winter. Not every day, but when I can. It could easily be you or I in those circumstances.

No it couldn’t “easily.” That is such a myth the left loves to promote.

I have a job, education and a supportive family. I don’t take drugs or much alcohol. I don’t make stupid decisions that affect my health.

You seem to think this is political. It’s not. It’s being human. Your circumstances might not be as impenetrable as you believe. If they are good for you.

Of course it’s political. Leftist policies employed by democrats in major cities over the last 30 years have ruined people’s lives. Wake up. You’re literally stepping over the evidence when you walk down the street.

You know if I wanted to read Breitbart trash I'd go to their website.

And if I wanted to bury my head in the sand like you do, I’d go to the beach. What’s your point? Nothing stated above is untrue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For all of those who give directly to panhandlers, you are enablers. Give directly to a charity who will provide food and shelter not continue to enable these panhandlers to buy drugs, alcohol, or not contribute to society by not working.

You feel good about yourself after giving a few bucks so why not walk by the soup kitchen or shelter and give a few bucks to them to buy more food. Stop enabling!!

It’s not enabling to help someone directly. I work near a park that is a food drop off location for a local charity. It’s ok to give more. It’s not a dopamine hit, it’s seeing a direct need. I talk to people living rough in my block. I give when I can, sometimes it’s part of my lunch.

Sometimes it’s acknowledging someone by saying hello and asking what they need. Often they say they’re ok. That they have things handled. Whether that’s true or not it’s our agreement in that moment. so many people look past the homeless. They’re still our neighbors. Figure out how to get comfortable with this. The circumstances aren’t always for us to understand and it’s not really our business. Support organizations that support folks in need. Call the shelter or emergency line if someone is in trouble (to hot, cold, in crisis). Be a decent human.

I actually agree with this. I always speak to them, look them in the eye and wish them a good day. But I’m not giving them one cent as panhandlers.