Stranger Knocked on Door Begging for Money

[Anonymous]

Being cautious vs paranoid are two different things that people on this thread do not understand. I am cautious and would not open my door for someone I dont know (excluding UPS, post man, but they are normally the same people) however, if I am at home alone and there is a random person, teen, whoever at the door I wil not open it. And maybe I am mean but I also do not believe in giving handout to everyone. I am not a homeless shelter. I do my fair share of giving to people on the street and what not but not at my home!

[Anonymous]

Yes. Let them go stand in the bread lines with the other hobos. We can avert our eyes.

Only partially kidding. Oh, I'm a bleed heart at times, too. People are exaggerating their positions on this thread. The sensible course of action varies with the conditions.

[Anonymous]

bleeding. bleeding-heart. Sorry, I'm very tired and distracted today. Blargh.

[cuzimawesome]

Anonymous wrote:

cuzimawesome wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you kiss your daughter with that mouth?

Hey dont talk to my special best friend that way

Hey, you know what? You're awesome.

People don't seem to get the sarcasm. I'm a very nice person, actually. I've tried to tone the sarcasm down a bit, but sometimes I just can't help myself.

Ha thanks! No I recognize your sarcasm and we are on a lot of the same threads and at first I was not sure (its hard to tell with some of your posts) but you seem like a fun open person! Do I detect a bit of "earth child" from you? Please dont take offense, you just seem very relaxed and natural. I love how I can "pick this up" through an internet forum. HA!

Ha! I'm what you might call a "free spirit." And thanks... I know I can come across as mean sometimes but I usually realize when I'm in the wrong... and try to make amends. And sarcasm is just fun. It lightens the mood a bit... unless somebody takes it the wrong way of course. And I can't believe I just used an emoticon.

[Anonymous]

Wy are there so many immature people on here looking to make light of almost any subject? Its not the subject so much as the people that are bothersome, but purposely so. Apparently they are bored. Just go away.

If people stop opening their doors for strangers, strangers won't have to resort to knocking on doors, but instead can get their meal/shelter from a legitimate place without making everyone else uncomfortable in their own homes. Who are the ones who think its okay to open their doors to anyone? Have you absolutely nothing to lose? Are you that naive and caught up in your own immaturity? I'm sure it will ensue now, tiresomely. It will continue until more people tell you to go away and at last you find another board who will tolerate you. But for now, you are just tiresome and immature.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wy are there so many immature people on here looking to make light of almost any subject? Its not the subject so much as the people that are bothersome, but purposely so. Apparently they are bored. Just go away.

If people stop opening their doors for strangers, strangers won't have to resort to knocking on doors, but instead can get their meal/shelter from a legitimate place without making everyone else uncomfortable in their own homes. Who are the ones who think its okay to open their doors to anyone? Have you absolutely nothing to lose? Are you that naive and caught up in your own immaturity? I'm sure it will ensue now, tiresomely. It will continue until more people tell you to go away and at last you find another board who will tolerate you. But for now, you are just tiresome and immature.

If you have lost the ability to feel empathy for strangers then you have lost your humanity if you ever had any to begin with. I hope your DH is a better eample to your children.

[Anonymous]

Beautiful:

Grapes of Wrath-1940

[cuzimawesome]

Anonymous wrote:Wy are there so many immature people on here looking to make light of almost any subject? Its not the subject so much as the people that are bothersome, but purposely so. Apparently they are bored. Just go away.

If people stop opening their doors for strangers, strangers won't have to resort to knocking on doors, but instead can get their meal/shelter from a legitimate place without making everyone else uncomfortable in their own homes. Who are the ones who think its okay to open their doors to anyone? Have you absolutely nothing to lose? Are you that naive and caught up in your own immaturity? I'm sure it will ensue now, tiresomely. It will continue until more people tell you to go away and at last you find another board who will tolerate you. But for now, you are just tiresome and immature.

Haha! This post is so funny! Love it! Thanks for lightening my mood.

[Anonymous]

18:41 There is need to be so nasty. People use humor on this board to make a point, lightly. You don't have to find it funny, but please don't try to kill the thread just because you don't like someone else's opinion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wy are there so many immature people on here looking to make light of almost any subject? Its not the subject so much as the people that are bothersome, but purposely so. Apparently they are bored. Just go away.

If people stop opening their doors for strangers, strangers won't have to resort to knocking on doors, but instead can get their meal/shelter from a legitimate place without making everyone else uncomfortable in their own homes. Who are the ones who think its okay to open their doors to anyone? Have you absolutely nothing to lose? Are you that naive and caught up in your own immaturity? I'm sure it will ensue now, tiresomely. It will continue until more people tell you to go away and at last you find another board who will tolerate you. But for now, you are just tiresome and immature.

Jesus wept.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

I haven't read all the pages. I agree that the OP should call the non-emergency number. The police are actually thankful for the community giving them tips. They only would get annoyed if you expected them to pull together a SWAT team to hunt the guy down. A previous poster made a good point that the police often do not drive by right when an offense is happening. They rely on the community to report things so that they can recognize patterns of behavior. This is important in investigating other incidents or planning patrol routes which can be a very effective deterrent.

We live far out and you would never expect any crime in our neighborhood but there have been 2 break ins and one car break in in the past two years. The police informed our neighbor and neighborhood association to be wary of people coming to the door offering services. They caught two people working together going door to door offering tree cleanup/removal services. They were arrested for a break in not far from our neighborhood. It really was a wake up call for us because I happened to be home on the day one of these people knocked on our door. I opened the door and spoke with him with my young son next to me. The person did not look shifty and I never thought twice about it afterwards.

With the economy going south and more men experiencing unemployment there are more people who are homeless and living back in the woods in suburban areas. The man that came to the OP's house may not have been casing the house but he may be living closer to the neighborhood which is still good for the police to know.

[Anonymous]

So the ones who brag about opening their doors and giving out money, just about how much do you give out? Say 1/3 of your earnings? Do you even have a job? Wow, I'm ready to stop giving my generous donations to charity altogether, for fear it may go to the likes of ingrate you. If someone else doesn't want to open their door so be it. Are you a bully about everything or just other peoples choices? Daddy not love you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So the ones who brag about opening their doors and giving out money, just about how much do you give out? Say 1/3 of your earnings? Do you even have a job? Wow, I'm ready to stop giving my generous donations to charity altogether, for fear it may go to the likes of ingrate you. If someone else doesn't want to open their door so be it. Are you a bully about everything or just other peoples choices? Daddy not love you?

Why are you so angry? You sound like the bully here. Get a grip.

[Anonymous]

I think we all know that realistically, no sane person goes directly to a strangers' door at night begging directly for money. I could see them asking for an odd job for which they would like to be paid (clearing brush or something). I have engaged such a person.