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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have not been to SF in 10 years. I saw nothing like OP described when I was there. I don't recall seeing a single homeless person.

I agree with PPs that it's not a good idea to give cash to anyone on the street. I've been told over and over again that you are enabling them to stay on the street if you give them cash. Food is OK, but I've had food thrown in my face, so I don't offer food either. I just don't make eye contact and walk quickly away. Most of the cash they collect is going to drugs and alcohol, not food, OP. [/quote]

I guess no one should be helpful or try to be compassionate anymore. Just walk away.[/quote]

I walk away from them, but I buy and prepare meals for about 100 people who come during the hypothermia shelter. Then, I sit and eat and talk with them. I've also dropped off a small portion of a meal for an organization that feeds 500-700 people per meal. If I could afford it, I'd pay for and prepare a bigger portion of the dinners for them. I have given cash to people in need because I knew their story and their need, but never to panhandlers. I make less than $20/hr and affording the work takes planning. I save for months to do the meal for 100 people.

Your definition of compassion is seriously flawed. [/quote]

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