Beggars

lumberjim · 11-22-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

once I give it to them it's theirs. I'm not judging them or trying to change their lives and I think putting conditions on a gift is fucked up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianR

I'm a cold-hearted bastard and never give anything to bums.

I once gave a Sunday paper to a bum in Philly, told him to read it to refresh himself on the world and then turn to the Help Wanted section and get a job.

The reason I have money and they don't is that I have a job, work hard and honestly and do not give my hard-earned cash away.

He threw it at me and cussed at me. Ingrate.

Give a man a fish and he eats for a day...teach him to fish and he eats forever.

GOOD EXAMPLE

View Poll Results: waht do you do when confronted by a beggar?
Ignore them. Never give to them. fuck em. get a job	7	14.58%
I give pocket change if I'm feeling weak, and regret it.	3	6.25%
It depends on the beggar, mainly	17	35.42%
I follow my whims	16	33.33%
I try to give enough to make them smile	3	6.25%
I give non cash items like food, clothing or beer	8	16.67%
I dig deep	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

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