Posted by jay on March 30, 2004, at 0:44:26
In reply to boy you guys sure are a lot nicer than i am, posted by octopusprime on March 30, 2004, at 0:06:36
I don't mean to sound, uh, "mean" to you, but I am a social worker and have worked with hundreds of panhandlers, beggers, etc. Most need the money because the 'system' still doesn't provide enough, and charities are often very strict, conform-or-be-cast-out organizations. Many also have mental illness, so they would rather sleep under a bridge than risk things like robbery, or assault, in a shelter. (Which takes place very often.) I say if we got a roof over our head, we should consider ourselves very lucky. That street-person could be any of us one day. I have always given money when asked, even if it is only a few dollars. Sorry, but this is a very personal and close topic to me.
IMHO..
Peace,
Jay
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