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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I keep dollars in my glove compartment specifically for beggars on the median. Honestly, a dollar doesn't mean a whole lot to me, and [b]if they want to spend the money on booze or whatever, I don't judge.[/b] I am somewhat selective though, and prefer to give to women and older folks.[/quote]

I cannot understand this thinking. You are okay with contributing to their alcohol or drug addiction that has them stuck in this hole? [/quote]
Well, it's usually not the alcohol or drug addiction that "has them stuck in this hole." More often than not, it's mental illness and a family who can't (or won't) care for them, and a medical system that can't take them in. Once you don't have an address, it's very difficult to get a job, not to mention medical care. That's the spiral; that's the hole. And if alcohol/drugs help them cope with their life, that's what it takes for them.

My MIL (who passed away yesterday) had bipolar disorder and used alcohol as medication. Fortunately, she also had family who cared deeply about her, and insurance through my FIL's job. I'm incredibly glad that she had both of these things.

My dad (now retired) dedicated his life to decreasing the stigma of mental illness, and getting equal care for people who lived with mental illness. He worked at a state mental health facility and is still passionate about care, and angry about the amount of care the state gives to patients. He gives to people on the street readily and without judgement, both monetarily and with food and/or care bags.[/quote]

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