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TBF

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17. I give to folks no matter how they're dressed -

Reply to hifiguy (Original post)

Fri Mar 9, 2012, 02:14 PM

Mar 2012

I keep small bills in my car for that purpose (we are doing ok economically - not 1% but we're employed). I figure if you're desperate enough to stand out by the highway with a sign something has probably gone very wrong and I'm not about to be the one to stand in judgment.

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A heartbreaking scene at lunch [View all] hifiguy Mar 2012 OP

Good for you. democrat_patriot Mar 2012 #1

You did a very good thing, my dear hifiguy... CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2012 #2

An old axiom goes, "never suppress a generous impulse." closeupready Mar 2012 #3

Hubby & i have been making monthly donations to both local food banks & the free clinic for the past peacebird Mar 2012 #15

Beautiful hifiguy, I'm proud to be on this earth with you. Good luck with the move and all the best louslobbs Mar 2012 #4

Thank you... snacker Mar 2012 #5

I'm glad you stopped dana_b Mar 2012 #6

Good job. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #7

You have to help where you can siligut Mar 2012 #8

you are a decent human being noiretextatique Mar 2012 #9

Boston hospitals had gerbil tubes and underground tunnels Warpy Mar 2012 #10

I once gave every dollar and cent I had on me to a couple begging for tblue37 Mar 2012 #14

Thank you. I thought of Social Security too. Me and my sibs got it. nt raccoon Mar 2012 #16

Bless your heart. hamsterjill Mar 2012 #11

This is America, the greatest country in the world. Cleita Mar 2012 #12

Love you and your liberal heart Lifelong Protester Mar 2012 #13

I give to folks no matter how they're dressed - TBF Mar 2012 #17