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Naaah. They don't believe their own signs. They are just trying to market to the jesus crowd. Makes them more money to play on the people of faith. It's too bad it works, or they wouldn't do it. Most of the beggars here are professional. They have turned pro. They house-sit for old rich ladies and keep them company during tough times. They are usually slightly crazy, but intelligent enough to carry a good conversation about art or theology. The old rich ladies love the company, and love that someone is fixing things up around the house. They are kept like male pets. Of course they go from one house-sitting situation to the other, but they can usually find this type of work year round.


I'm a beggar at work. Most of my current income comes from the glass that people throw their change or small bills in for service. It's pretty close to the guy in the street, though I have to work hard for it. Please put your extra money in this cup, thank you have a nice day. Don't care for pennies? I'll take them all, don't care...they add up over time.