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Bums of Atlanta
Posted on 12/8/18 at 6:42 am
Posted on 12/8/18 at 6:42 am
I’m in downtown Atlanta for a conference this weekend. Last night while walking three blocks to a restaurant we were panhandled by no less than 6 different bums. I’ve been asked to spare some change before but never by so many bums in such a short span.
Who gives these guys money? All you’re doing is ensuring that they will continue to beg, and more will follow suit.
I did see one guy who was truly homeless looking. He was huddled in the doorway of a closed business and looked like the word “wretched” brought to life. He was sucking on a bottle of something and wearing rags. No shoes on, skin the color of ash. I felt bad for that guy and wondered what choices, circumstances, and paths of fate lead him to that state of misery.
Who gives these guys money? All you’re doing is ensuring that they will continue to beg, and more will follow suit.
I did see one guy who was truly homeless looking. He was huddled in the doorway of a closed business and looked like the word “wretched” brought to life. He was sucking on a bottle of something and wearing rags. No shoes on, skin the color of ash. I felt bad for that guy and wondered what choices, circumstances, and paths of fate lead him to that state of misery.
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Posted on 12/8/18 at 6:48 am to TygerTyger
How are they supposed to get beer if you don't give them money
Posted on 12/8/18 at 6:49 am to TygerTyger
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He was sucking on a bottle of something and wearing rags. No shoes on, skin the color of ash. I felt bad for that guy and wondered what choices, circumstances, and paths of fate lead him to that state of misery.
Chicken banned him.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:01 am to TygerTyger
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I felt bad for that guy and wondered what choices, circumstances, and paths of fate lead him to that state of misery.
Usually mental illness or addiction. These days it’s usually the addiction.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:02 am to TygerTyger
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I felt bad for that guy and wondered what choices, circumstances, and paths of fate lead him to that state of misery.
Heroin.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:04 am to foshizzle
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Chicken banned him
Ah yes, a fate worse than death.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:07 am to TygerTyger
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Bums of Atlanta
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:14 am to TygerTyger
Never give money, give food or pay a light bill if you want, never give money, give money to NGO, churches, united way, etc... 
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:15 am to TygerTyger
Yea, New York busses a lot of their homeless here because “the cost of living is cheaper so it’s better for them” or some shite. I think Houston and Atlanta get more homeless bussed in from other big cities than anywhere else.
There’s also a lot of homeless in midtown too. But they really don’t bother you much if you just ignore. You get used to it and kinda just see them as part of the landscape eventually. Like dynamic art pieces
There’s also a lot of homeless in midtown too. But they really don’t bother you much if you just ignore. You get used to it and kinda just see them as part of the landscape eventually. Like dynamic art pieces
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:15 am to TygerTyger
Stay out of downtown baw. Midtown and Buckhead don’t have the bum problem.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:16 am to TygerTyger
I thought this was a post about a new reality show, like Real Housewives.
But I would watch Bums of Atlanta.
But I would watch Bums of Atlanta.
This post was edited on 12/8/18 at 7:20 am
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:18 am to VolsOut4Harambe
The hotel and conference are the same place so I’m here.
We almost walked down Auburn street last night before we were warned not to. Dodged a bullet (possibly literally) there.
We almost walked down Auburn street last night before we were warned not to. Dodged a bullet (possibly literally) there.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:21 am to TygerTyger
Lol. Yea if you are in south downtown or southeast that’s the worst part. You should definitely stay north and west of five points. Probably use five points and maybe courtland or peachtree center as your limits during night.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:36 am to Mulat
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Never give money, give food or pay a light bill if you want, never give money, give money to NGO, churches, united way, etc...
I'll gladly give money to a bum for beer before I will to the bums that stand in front of Wal-mart trying to get donations for some trip for ballet, soccer, or softball.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:54 am to TygerTyger
I don't get panhandled nearly that much in downtown NOLA + French Quarter.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 7:58 am to TygerTyger
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Bums of Atlanta
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Posted on 12/8/18 at 8:00 am to TygerTyger
We could round them up and drop them in Mexico. Even things up
Posted on 12/8/18 at 8:00 am to kywildcatfanone
Yeah when I go to downtown Atlanta for work I have to wear a bullet proof vest
It’s very dark.
Also that Marta ride in from the airport ain’t any better. It’s like a 3rd world country
It’s very dark.
Also that Marta ride in from the airport ain’t any better. It’s like a 3rd world country
This post was edited on 12/8/18 at 8:01 am
Posted on 12/8/18 at 8:34 am to dallastiger55
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Yeah when I go to downtown Atlanta for work I have to wear a bullet proof vest
I like the narrative! We’ve got enough imports from other states.
Posted on 12/8/18 at 10:26 am to TygerTyger
Damned bums getting in the way of your walk from the conference smh
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