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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live in Fairfax County. In the last few weeks there’s been a dramatic increase in beggars at intersections. They have a sign explaining their situation blah blah. Women, men, all races. Many places are looking for workers. I don’t understand. There are lots of jobs available. If I wasn’t always in a rush or if it was safe (I’d hold up traffic by just stopping) I’d ask them for their story, just “what happened?”  Discuss. [/quote]

"Many places" aren't looking for people without a home address or current valid documentation for employment with missing teeth, mental health issues and irregular access to showers and clean clothes. Take off your privileged glasses.[/quote]
OP. These people are dressed appropriately, appear clean, not disheveled at all. Of course the crazy ones with no teeth and look like haven’t had a bath in a year are not going to get a job, but these people look pretty regular to me. [/quote]

Right because they’re not homeless or even particularly “down on their luck.” They’re organized panhandlers. I’ve heard some are transported in from West Virginia. The fact that you barely even see them when it’s cold and rainy out in the winter should be a giveaway that they aren’t homeless. It’s the same people who drive around parking lots offering to “fix” dents/scratches on your bumper. [/quote]

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