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Giving to the homeless: Do you?
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:14 am
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:14 am
So THIS article from the NY Post got me thinking about this. This guy nets $200 per hour in NYC and isn't even actually homeless.
One my way home from work there has been a concentration of homeless guys and women at the stoplight. I typically have to wait for about 4-5 light cycles before I'm able to go through and I watch how many times people give to them. On average, it's about 1-2 givers per cycle so by the time I get to him, about 8-10 total people have given.
Do you give to the homeless? If not, what is your take on it?
One my way home from work there has been a concentration of homeless guys and women at the stoplight. I typically have to wait for about 4-5 light cycles before I'm able to go through and I watch how many times people give to them. On average, it's about 1-2 givers per cycle so by the time I get to him, about 8-10 total people have given.
Do you give to the homeless? If not, what is your take on it?
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Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:16 am to idlewatcher
I ask them if they want food instead, if they say no then I tell them tough luck. Not buying some baw's next meth meal.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:17 am to idlewatcher
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Do you give to the homeless? If not, what is your take on it?
I used to but haven't in a long time because of bullshite like this.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:18 am to idlewatcher
Supposedly in the Nashville area there is a homeless business ring. I've actually seen them change shifts before where a Cadillac pulled up and dropped off one while the other got into the car. After that, I never have given anymore. I just can't tell the difference. Plus, you could give the money in other ways where they would spend the money much more responsibly.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:20 am to idlewatcher
well, I don't give to professional beggars like that guy...
a homeless guy has a certain look, and odor
I'll never forget, standing in line at mc donalds for breakfast behind a lady who had been sleeping in leaves...hair was all matted...she was homeless
so yeah
a homeless guy has a certain look, and odor
I'll never forget, standing in line at mc donalds for breakfast behind a lady who had been sleeping in leaves...hair was all matted...she was homeless
so yeah
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:20 am to idlewatcher
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Giving to the homeless: Do you?
Never.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:23 am to idlewatcher
This thread again. Yes I always give them around $20 so they can get some food or something.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:23 am to McCaigBro69
quote:
I ask them if they want food instead
forgot about it
I actually gave away some crackers
and another time, a can of tuna...damn can of tuna ain't cheap!!!
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:25 am to idlewatcher
No. Too many, especially around here, are frauds
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:28 am to Wtodd
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I used to but haven't in a long time because of bullshite like this.
It's certainly a turn off when you read stories like this. My brother cleaned out his fridge recently and gave them several leftovers - most of which were probably bad
During winter, I'll give them a bag full of clothes that were headed to Goodwill.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:30 am to idlewatcher
No, I donate $20/month to a local homeless shelter. They can go there if they want some assistance.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:30 am to idlewatcher
Nope.
Here in Houston it is a job in itself. Spoke to a couple of them in ERs. Days goal was to get enough cash for A. Drug or alcohol. B. A shitty hotel room. C. Food. D. Hooker.
Here in Houston it is a job in itself. Spoke to a couple of them in ERs. Days goal was to get enough cash for A. Drug or alcohol. B. A shitty hotel room. C. Food. D. Hooker.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:33 am to idlewatcher
I've bought food for them but no not money.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:34 am to idlewatcher
You ever get those bums that turn mental on you? "Sorry, I don't got any money."
"MOTHERfrickER!" "Wo wo, where's my checkbook? Hold on. Is that Mr. Bum? How do I make it out? Is that Capital Vagrant? I didn't know you were psycho, definitely wasn't your personality that put you on the street was it?"
"MOTHERfrickER!" "Wo wo, where's my checkbook? Hold on. Is that Mr. Bum? How do I make it out? Is that Capital Vagrant? I didn't know you were psycho, definitely wasn't your personality that put you on the street was it?"
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:51 am to idlewatcher
I never do. Even if they are truly homeless I don't want to enable their behavior. There's ways out and it's not that hard to figure out. May tax dollars go towards those causes.
I ask them if they have an ID and if they'd like me to take them to the courthouse to get qualified for everything. They always just walk off.
I ask them if they have an ID and if they'd like me to take them to the courthouse to get qualified for everything. They always just walk off.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:52 am to idlewatcher
I give them dirty looks
Posted on 11/12/15 at 12:04 pm to idlewatcher
nope and never will.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 12:06 pm to MLSter
I give them advice to find a job
Posted on 11/12/15 at 12:07 pm to idlewatcher
i give them food.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 12:07 pm to idlewatcher
Nope.. Not a cent.
Let them die off, its the only way we get this gene pool back under control. Survival of the fittest
Let them die off, its the only way we get this gene pool back under control. Survival of the fittest
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