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TheGazzardian 
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Joined: August 11 2009
Location: Canada
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 Posted: February 27 2011 at 18:04 |
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I've given money to people who ask for it before ... homeless people, people who claim they need food, those looking for passage on the bus. It all depends on what I have on hand, i rarely ever have cash or change these days, usually pay with plastic.
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The Dark Elf
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Joined: February 01 2011
Location: Michigan
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 18:21 |
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I put no, because I never give money directly to any homeless person on the streets. Instead I donate to agencies that help the homeless, like the Gleaner's Food Bank. Many homeless folks on the street have addictions, and handing them money will only go to pay for more of what got them there in the first place. Better to put my money where it will actually help, like in food, clothing and placement.
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...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined
to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology...
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Lark the Starless
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Joined: October 15 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 19:26 |
No, I don't really feel comfortable giving money because if they see me again, they'll keep on asking...
The experiences I've had include people begging and begging and I just ignore them.
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Luna
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Location: Funky Town
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 19:47 |
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One time I was walking with my friend in the city and a hobo asked us for money. We had some that we were going to use for ice cream, which was why we were walking, but my friend decided to give him ten dollars, then the hobo hugged him and said "God bless you" multiple times.
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LinusW
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 19:51 |
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Yes, it happens, but I prefer to donate money to help organizations for homeless.
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stonebeard
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Joined: May 27 2005
Location: NE Indiana
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 19:53 |
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I don't really encounter them, at least not ones asking for cash. And I rarely have cash, and if I do, it's a $20. I can't afford to give homeless people $20s.
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JJLehto
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Joined: April 05 2006
Location: Tallahassee, FL
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 22:51 |
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Usually something.
Not always though.
Really no rhyme or reason to it.
Also I usually carry little money on me
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The Truth
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Joined: April 19 2009
Location: Kansas
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 22:52 |
 JJLehto wrote:
Usually something.
Not always though.
Really no rhyme or reason to it.
Also I usually carry little money on me
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'Cause in Jersey if you carry money you get gang raped.
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JJLehto
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Location: Tallahassee, FL
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 22:54 |
The Truth wrote:
JJLehto wrote:
Usually something.
Not always though.
Really no rhyme or reason to it.
Also I usually carry little money on me
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'Cause in Jersey if you carry money you get gang raped. |
Oi it just don't stop eh? Besides I live in a nice middle class suburb. Now go sleep with some corn!
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The Truth
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Joined: April 19 2009
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 22:55 |
JJLehto wrote:
The Truth wrote:
JJLehto wrote:
Usually something.
Not always though.
Really no rhyme or reason to it.
Also I usually carry little money on me
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'Cause in Jersey if you carry money you get gang raped. |
Oi it just don't stop eh?
Besides I live in a nice middle class suburb.
Now go sleep with some corn!
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lol that's Nebraska silly.
We grow wheat. 
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Man With Hat
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Joined: March 12 2005
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Posted: February 27 2011 at 23:32 |
No. I would rather give to those charities TDE talked about, or give something else to homeless people. Like food. Or cocaine.
In fact, talking about that...in Atlanta last year, a friend of mine, who was sick of being asked every day/night by the roaming homeless for money decided to make peanut better and jelly sandwiches and pass them out to the homeless (with a can of coke) who were around.
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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progkidjoel
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 02:09 |
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Generally I'll give them any spare change I have on me.
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JJLehto
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Joined: April 05 2006
Location: Tallahassee, FL
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 02:30 |
Man With Hat wrote:
In fact, talking about that...in Atlanta last year, a friend of mine, who was sick of being asked every day/night by the roaming homeless for money decided to make peanut better and jelly sandwiches and pass them out to the homeless (with a can of coke) who were around. |
 Wow Guess it does give make sure they eat and dont spend the money on booze
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KoS
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Joined: May 17 2005
Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 02:58 |
Spare change and paper money is for peasants. plastic is god.
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Tapfret
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Joined: August 12 2007
Location: Bryant, Wa
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 03:38 |
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I usually try to buy their shoes from them.
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Blacksword
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Joined: June 22 2004
Location: England
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 07:35 |
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Sometimes, yes.
In a city like London there is so much empty property, which could be used to house the homeless. It should be illegal for local authorities to allow homelessness on their patch. They should face heavy penalties for failing to meet the basic human right of shelter. It would be sorted within a year, if city councils knew they would be crippled by huge fines and would face criminal prosecution. IMO..
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Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Equality 7-2521
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Location: Philly
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 08:03 |
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Homeless people in America often times not hungry at all.
I give them food, drink, and clothing. I don't give them money.
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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The T
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 11:48 |
Homeless people are also sometimes sick people with schizophrenia or something like that who have been left alone by their families and who deserve to be called "men"or "women" instead of "bums" just like any other person. Some people here probably think everybody has the same luck in life that they have. You know is probably their fault if they're not listening to Jon f**king Anderson while chatting on a computer isn't it?
I agree with giving food and clothing. Sometimes I have given money though that happened more in my country where poverty is really horrible. Here I think charities do a decent job of helping homeless people.
Edited by The T - February 28 2011 at 11:49
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 12:00 |
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From personal interactions with the homeless, I hear that they are for the most part clothed, housed, and fed adequately. Also, please ask them what they want before you buy them something to eat or drink. Don't just assume they'll eat anything you throw at them. It's often true, but they appreciate it when you ask.
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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rushfan4
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Joined: May 22 2007
Location: Michigan, U.S.
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Posted: February 28 2011 at 12:14 |
Nope, panhandling is illegal, and giving money to panhandlers only encourages more panhandling.
People make choices throughout their lives, and if those choices made them homeless and living on the streets, then that is their problem. They could have stayed in school, paid more attention in class, not chosen to start drinking, smoking, drugs, got a real job instead of become a musician, etc.........
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