Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 11:43     Subject: Re:Do you give beggars money?
Anonymous wrote:No. But I have definitely been jaded by too many experiences. I remember being in downtown Baltimore with my dad when I was about 10. We went into a fast food place for lunch and my dad bought an extra two sandwiches for the beggar panhandling outside. I was so proud and happy we were helping. When my dad gave it to him, he opened it up and angrily threw it into a bush and cursed at him.

I have seen the beggar who practically lives at a local intersection sitting in a nearby Starbucks with a laptop and a coffee drink. Many neighbors have seen him there, too. His demeanor and expression is entirely different than when he's on the street.

There are others, those are two that come to mind.


I was going to post something like this. I see a lot of rather well-dressed, well-groomed young adult beggars. And sometimes they have dogs. And the dogs also looked bathed and groomed.

Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 11:22     Subject: Re:Do you give beggars money?
No. But I have definitely been jaded by too many experiences. I remember being in downtown Baltimore with my dad when I was about 10. We went into a fast food place for lunch and my dad bought an extra two sandwiches for the beggar panhandling outside. I was so proud and happy we were helping. When my dad gave it to him, he opened it up and angrily threw it into a bush and cursed at him.

I have seen the beggar who practically lives at a local intersection sitting in a nearby Starbucks with a laptop and a coffee drink. Many neighbors have seen him there, too. His demeanor and expression is entirely different than when he's on the street.

There are others, those are two that come to mind.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 11:18     Subject: Re:Do you give beggars money?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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 if they want to spend the money on booze or whatever, I don't judge. I am somewhat selective though, and prefer to give to women and older folks.


I cannot understand this thinking. You are okay with contributing to their alcohol or drug addiction that has them stuck in this hole?


How do you know? Or do you just assume they are??


I don't - the pp i quoted said they don't care if they spend the money on "booze or whatever."
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 11:12     Subject: Do you give beggars money?
Many times I want to sooo badly. I am afraid though. I'm often traveling alone or with a child.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 11:11     Subject: Re:Do you give beggars money?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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 if they want to spend the money on booze or whatever, I don't judge. I am somewhat selective though, and prefer to give to women and older folks.


I cannot understand this thinking. You are okay with contributing to their alcohol or drug addiction that has them stuck in this hole?


How do you know? Or do you just assume they are??
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 11:07     Subject: Re:Do you give beggars money?
Anonymous wrote: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 if they want to spend the money on booze or whatever, I don't judge. I am somewhat selective though, and prefer to give to women and older folks.


I cannot understand this thinking. You are okay with contributing to their alcohol or drug addiction that has them stuck in this hole?
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:44     Subject: Do you give beggars money?
Instead of outright asking someone for free money, I once had a homeless man offer to clean my windows w/newspaper for a few bucks.

People who are willing to give a little are easier to give money to vs. those that simply beg for it.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:42     Subject: Do you give beggars money?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Never give them money! Ever.

I contribute a lot to recognized charities; as a family we participate in food drives to help local families and the yearly End Hunger Now campaign.

But if you give cash to beggars, it goes right into the pocket of armed drug dealers, alcohol sellers, and the tobacco company RJ Renolds - are those groups you want to support?


profile much?


live in the real world much?


For f'king $1, you sure make a big deal.


- maybe because I sincerely want to help them, so I contribute to legitimate charities, and teach my kids to participate in local food drives, instead of enabling the homeless' addiction to alcohol, tobacco and controlled substances?

You only give a fuck because $1 assuages your guilt and let's you feel smug for 5 minutes.


You idiot. What you are teaching you kid is "it's okay to profile people".
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:37     Subject: Do you give beggars money?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Never give them money! Ever.

I contribute a lot to recognized charities; as a family we participate in food drives to help local families and the yearly End Hunger Now campaign.

But if you give cash to beggars, it goes right into the pocket of armed drug dealers, alcohol sellers, and the tobacco company RJ Renolds - are those groups you want to support?


profile much?


live in the real world much?


For f'king $1, you sure make a big deal.


- maybe because I sincerely want to help them, so I contribute to legitimate charities, and teach my kids to participate in local food drives, instead of enabling the homeless' addiction to alcohol, tobacco and controlled substances?

You only give a fuck because $1 assuages your guilt and let's you feel smug for 5 minutes.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:35     Subject: Do you give beggars money?
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” ~ Anne Frank, diary of Anne Frank

Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:34     Subject: Re:Do you give beggars money?
I give to one guy that I know. I actually met him through a Church program where I was volunteering. He used to sleep in his van but was in his 60's so was saving for a small RV to sleep in. I donated because I wanted to help him get out of his van.
He now has the RV and is storing up for the Winter. He is never drunk when I see him. He also has to pay $300 a month rent where he keeps his RV. I dont mid helping him.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:32     Subject: Do you give beggars money?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Never give them money! Ever.

I contribute a lot to recognized charities; as a family we participate in food drives to help local families and the yearly End Hunger Now campaign.

But if you give cash to beggars, it goes right into the pocket of armed drug dealers, alcohol sellers, and the tobacco company RJ Renolds - are those groups you want to support?


profile much?


live in the real world much?


For f'king $1, you sure make a big deal.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:29     Subject: Re:Do you give beggars money?
Anonymous wrote: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 if they want to spend the money on booze or whatever, I don't judge. I am somewhat selective though, and prefer to give to women and older folks.


Pretty sure this is my DW. I was going to post that she does this. I also give on occasion, but also prefer to give to older folks or women.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:27     Subject: Do you give beggars money?
Sometimes but more often I buy them food, juice, etc.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2016 10:27     Subject: Do you give beggars money?
Yes, I walk to work every day. It's 30 minutes each way and I run into many homeless people. Sometimes I give and sometimes I don't ... it depends. For those who are so cold... "but for the Grace of God go thou". Maybe try being a little more charitable at least in your thoughts.