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105. If you're worried that your cash gift

Wed Dec 24, 2014, 01:03 PM

Dec 2014

will be spent on booze or drugs, you can do what I do. The homeless panhandlers near my house usually say they want something to eat. I ask if I can buy them a sandwich (they hang out in front of Jimmy Johns) and then I do. I have also bought people some groceries from time to time. If I give someone money they can do what they want with it. Some stores kick the homeless out because they smell bad or look shabby and this makes it even harder for them to get something to eat.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 OP

wonderful video, thank you steve2470 Dec 2014 #1

They wouldn't believe it until FOX tells them that it's OK. Stellar Dec 2014 #103

you're probably right, sadly nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #114

Great Story Gothmog Dec 2014 #2

........ daleanime Dec 2014 #3

Made my day. Thanks. Sienna86 Dec 2014 #4

Even if he bought something to drink, so what? Bandit Dec 2014 #5

You know what? I wouldn't have cared! A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #7

I think Marc Maron used that joke in the late 80's. Was he the first? JanMichael Dec 2014 #51

Loved the Marc and Mark show on Air America ... SomeGuyInEagan Dec 2014 #118

That line is soooooo Jackpine Radical Dec 2014 #53

Once I give a 'gift' it's theirs to do with what they please. What an inspiring video auntAgonist Dec 2014 #94

I find it ironic that those who believe in America's freedoms are usually the first to get pissed Dustlawyer Dec 2014 #96

Sometimes a drink is all that's between an alcoholic and a deadly withdrawal. Great Video! nt Mnemosyne Dec 2014 #9

I know, right? People think they are entitled to judge. MindPilot Dec 2014 #15

What an awe-inspiring way to look at it. daredtowork Dec 2014 #44

+1 nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #63

I'm with you War Horse Dec 2014 #19

yeah don't much care what he does with it. as long as it gives him hope PatrynXX Dec 2014 #34

The Puritans and the Temperance Movements were hard core Religious Right.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #25

more nuance to Temperance Movement KT2000 Dec 2014 #55

The "coming home drunk to beat the wife" was how they SOLD IT to Liberals.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #65

that was a reality for many KT2000 Dec 2014 #76

It probably goes back to the first guy who claimed he knew better when he was making it up. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #79

The Temperance movement was started by women sick of being beat by drunken husbands. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #122

Actually,.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #128

Exactly, feel the same about this. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2014 #26

I've never had the effrontery to tell a homeless person to do with any money I've given Warpy Dec 2014 #29

This. Rozlee Dec 2014 #77

Yep... Helen Borg Dec 2014 #81

That is exactly how long feel. Life is hard in that situatìon. lf buying booze or Kahuna Dec 2014 #115

I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart. Anne Frank Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2014 #6

K&R nt Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2014 #8

The power of alcohol is a power too few understand. It pales in comparison to the power of love. Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #10

You must have had a BAD case of beer goggles.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #28

Unfunny, irrelevant...and sad response. Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #30

Too much egg nog. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #37

Hear this ^ everybody. elias49 Dec 2014 #32

Thanks for this. hifiguy Dec 2014 #11

All this proves... Cheviteau Dec 2014 #12

I agree with basically. But look at the lesson he learned about judging people. And he DID sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #16

The guy who did this also started a fundraiser for Thomas, the homeless vet in the video pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #20

I believe you would abuse your children. Classy. nt Logical Dec 2014 #36

If he were an asshole, he would've ended his video at the store. Frank Cannon Dec 2014 #92

Did you watch the video? Gormy Cuss Dec 2014 #109

If you're going to give him money then leave him alone. benz380 Dec 2014 #13

Once i hand someone money, it's theirs to do with as they please. kcass1954 Dec 2014 #21

Yup--love the guy who bought stuff for others... kind of creeped out by the guy who gave him money renate Dec 2014 #38

There was a great episode of Sports Night about giving eggplant Dec 2014 #14

Thanks for posting this video. What a wonderful guy, the man who is homeless, he is. sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #17

Wow... KauaiK Dec 2014 #18

There is a bit of a mislead in the title... Wounded Bear Dec 2014 #22

Yes, and you have to watch the video to see WHAT he buys...and what he does with it pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #24

Thanks... A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #39

You're welcome pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #83

I beg your pardon A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #87

No sweat pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #89

Yes, that's SoCal. Orange County. Bette Noir Dec 2014 #69

I thought I recognized the area... Wounded Bear Dec 2014 #74

I recently passed out clean blankets and quilts.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #23

Kind of creepy, treating a homeless person like some sort of zoo exhibit. (nt) Nye Bevan Dec 2014 #27

Yes A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #40

lot of that on youtube. give em stuff. watch how they react Liberal_in_LA Dec 2014 #52

posted this on my facebook wall LittleGirl Dec 2014 #31

The psychology of poverty lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #33

what would you suggest he have done with it to improve his situation? he got $200 & NewDeal_Dem Dec 2014 #75

I don't know. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #121

no steady income, no saving. he's sharing, and hopefully some of that will come back to him NewDeal_Dem Dec 2014 #127

But you quoted the very reason daredtowork Dec 2014 #78

I've talked to enough homeless people... lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #123

It is the circumstances that are irrational daredtowork Dec 2014 #124

I fully believe what you say. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #125

Wiped away some doubt. Hulk Dec 2014 #35

Once the money is in their hand it's their right Jake Stern Dec 2014 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Jake Stern Dec 2014 #42

$100,000 Boudica the Lyoness Dec 2014 #43

Many non-homeless lottery winners burn through the cash and end up back where they started or worse. Gormy Cuss Dec 2014 #116

Agreed Boudica the Lyoness Dec 2014 #119

Indiegogo page to help Thomas Beaverhausen Dec 2014 #45

donations at 32k Liberal_in_LA Dec 2014 #47

Wow.. that's brilliant thank you LinLA Cha Dec 2014 #50

Now over $60K Beaverhausen Dec 2014 #104

wonderful. thx for.posting this Liberal_in_LA Dec 2014 #46

this is the best. real message to conservatives, too. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2014 #48

That is Beautiful .. I got tears streaming! Mahalo AHIA! Cha Dec 2014 #49

I find it offputting that the video maker felt entitled RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #54

I bet you'll get over it. A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #56

No I think this will lead to an early death RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #57

LOL A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #58

Early death wheniwasincongress Dec 2014 #85

Oh, for fucks sake A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #106

If I was homeless... Helen Borg Dec 2014 #108

+1 demmiblue Dec 2014 #88

Antonio Porchia Snotcicles Dec 2014 #59

.... A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #60

Will pass it on. Thank you. 840high Dec 2014 #61

I only give food, because I take loads of it from work. sir pball Dec 2014 #62

As one who has talked to a lot of homeless people, this loks a little staged. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #64

I agree.... Helen Borg Dec 2014 #80

IMHO, the only reason to care if it was staged is that it would inevitably be exposed Gormy Cuss Dec 2014 #117

Pretty obviously staged. Everything Sucks Dec 2014 #66

Welcome to DU. nt Snotcicles Dec 2014 #82

Also, the "homeless" guy's white pants are suspiciously clean (nt) Nye Bevan Dec 2014 #90

Has anyone verified he is not an actor? Helen Borg Dec 2014 #107

Staged or not, may be it will get PumpkinAle Dec 2014 #67

A man made homeless by expensive healthcare and lack of jobs nikto Dec 2014 #68

American health expenses mehrrh Dec 2014 #100

KIck! Cha Dec 2014 #70

Kick and R. BeanMusical Dec 2014 #71

Wow, so touching! n/t bobGandolf Dec 2014 #72

Wonderful and very touching Boreal Dec 2014 #73

I find wheniwasincongress Dec 2014 #84

Maybe you should watch the whole video Beaverhausen Dec 2014 #99

A Christmas Story... HoosierCowboy Dec 2014 #86

Truly a click bait title if there ever was one oberliner Dec 2014 #91

That is "one weird trick" to get people to click on it (nt) Nye Bevan Dec 2014 #98

You've been a member of this board long enough to know.... A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #101

Indeed oberliner Dec 2014 #111

Fair enough. A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #113

"I thought this video would be more an exposing homeless people video at first.." oberliner Dec 2014 #93

If you are insinuating I have some ulterior motive.... A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #102

Not at all oberliner Dec 2014 #110

Would you not agree.... A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #112

Definitely oberliner Dec 2014 #120

homeless generosity mehrrh Dec 2014 #95

I'm sorry but this video is so awkward to me. It feels exploitative. Ed Suspicious Dec 2014 #97

If you're worried that your cash gift behrstar Dec 2014 #105

So what if he did buy something to drink or weed to smoke. Cleita Dec 2014 #126

Did you watch the clip? -- He didn't buy drinks or weed. I think you missed the point. n/t auntAgonist Dec 2014 #129

You missed the point. I know he didn't buy anything like that. Cleita Dec 2014 #130

Ack, my apologies. I replied to you in error when it was meant for another. auntAgonist Dec 2014 #131