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Mon Jun-09-08 08:20 AM
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Edited on Mon Jun-09-08 08:22 AM by MrsGrumpy
And it doesn't really depend. The only qualifier I will make is that once I gave a man $10 at a gas station (the story was they were trying to get to his mom's house and had run out of gas) and watched him hop back into his truck and take off. Now, at the gas station, I will offer to pay for gas if they are at the pump already. It's what you get out of giving than what actually happens once it's given.
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| -Do you give money to panhandlers? |
bertha katzenengel |
Jun-09-08 08:10 AM |
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Yes I do. |
MrsGrumpy |
Jun-09-08 08:20 AM |
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Yes, I carry a good amount of change for this very purpose |
Chan790 |
Jun-09-08 08:25 AM |
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I do. |
terrya |
Jun-09-08 08:28 AM |
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I use to give to the Vietnam Vet that would sit by the exit ramp where i would get off of 95 |
LynneSin |
Jun-09-08 08:31 AM |
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The other aspects of this include... |
CBHagman |
Jun-09-08 08:40 AM |
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well the homeless vietnam vet was pretty legit - he didn't have any legs below his knees |
LynneSin |
Jun-09-08 08:49 AM |
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So what if they spend it on drugs or alcohol? |
Fran Kubelik |
Jun-09-08 10:12 AM |
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If I have money, yes. |
oktoberain |
Jun-09-08 08:32 AM |
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if i have any yes. sometimes i buy people food. |
lionesspriyanka |
Jun-09-08 08:32 AM |
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it depends on what they look like. nt. |
IndianaJones |
Jun-09-08 08:33 AM |
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... |
lionesspriyanka |
Jun-09-08 08:34 AM |
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yes. nt |
xchrom |
Jun-09-08 08:34 AM |
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I stick to things, generally. |
CBHagman |
Jun-09-08 08:36 AM |
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I did yesterday... |
malta blue |
Jun-09-08 08:36 AM |
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Typically, yes. |
distantearlywarning |
Jun-09-08 08:41 AM |
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Sniffa's thread inspired this one. I'll show no judgment here. |
bertha katzenengel |
Jun-09-08 08:54 AM |
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Thank you for saying that. |
terrya |
Jun-09-08 08:57 AM |
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Of course |
easttexaslefty |
Jun-09-08 08:45 AM |
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I did yesterday. |
Starbucks Anarchist |
Jun-09-08 08:55 AM |
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Every single one I pass, every single time. |
Tyler Durden |
Jun-09-08 08:58 AM |
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I mistrust the folks with the "I need gas money since ____" stories |
tigereye |
Jun-09-08 09:02 AM |
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I was asked for 5 bucks at the gas station back by a guy w/family at a gas station when gas was $2 |
JVS |
Jun-09-08 09:02 AM |
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I figure I can afford a buck.... |
Tyler Durden |
Jun-09-08 09:05 AM |
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that was a kind thing to do! |
tigereye |
Jun-09-08 09:07 AM |
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yup, but not always. Once I got into it with a homeless lady |
jonnyblitz |
Jun-09-08 09:12 AM |
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hey there.. how are you> |
lionesspriyanka |
Jun-09-08 09:14 AM |
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I am doing great. I took a break here because I got tired of the |
jonnyblitz |
Jun-09-08 09:28 AM |
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Hey, jonny! |
Starbucks Anarchist |
Jun-09-08 10:13 AM |
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hey!!11 |
jonnyblitz |
Jun-09-08 10:42 AM |
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Sometimes |
OmahaBlueDog |
Jun-09-08 09:12 AM |
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I used to give more often |
NewJeffCT |
Jun-09-08 09:19 AM |
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Yes I do, and I know that once that money leaves my hands, it's not my business... |
Fran Kubelik |
Jun-09-08 09:25 AM |
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Yep. |
Iggo |
Jun-09-08 09:29 AM |
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Here it's mostly people asking for money to eat. And yes, I give them money. |
Maddy McCall |
Jun-09-08 09:30 AM |
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Yes...if I can spare it. Always. And I've done it multiple times... |
philboy |
Jun-09-08 09:36 AM |
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Never. |
Wcross |
Jun-09-08 10:06 AM |
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yep, if they approach me and talk to me. |
KG |
Jun-09-08 10:25 AM |
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Only if money is handy. I used to give money to people with sob stories at the bus station but |
applegrove |
Jun-09-08 10:38 AM |
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opps |
Carnea |
Jun-09-08 10:44 AM |
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If I can. I always try to imagine myself in that situation. |
Shell Beau |
Jun-09-08 10:50 AM |
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Nope. |
MrCoffee |
Jun-09-08 10:58 AM |
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Yes, I do. Whatever occurs after that, is not on my conscience. |
WinkyDink |
Jun-09-08 11:08 AM |
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Sometimes - it's pretty random whether I do or don't |
petronius |
Jun-09-08 11:15 AM |
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Rarely |
Coyote_Bandit |
Jun-09-08 11:29 AM |
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There's one in my neighborhood who is covered in burns- his skin looks like melted wax and his hands |
LeftyMom |
Jun-09-08 11:31 AM |
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I do unless I know it's a scam |
av8rdave |
Jun-09-08 11:34 AM |
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As a rule of thumb no |
nomad1776 |
Jun-09-08 11:36 AM |
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Sometimes. |
redqueen |
Jun-09-08 11:38 AM |
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depends on their lipstick |
Enrique |
Jun-09-08 11:42 AM |
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Heh |
bertha katzenengel |
Jun-09-08 02:02 PM |
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I donate to single mothers going to college. |
Carnea |
Jun-09-08 11:45 AM |
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Yes |
rockymountaindem |
Jun-09-08 12:59 PM |
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Next time (Yeah like this will happen again I know) |
Carnea |
Jun-09-08 02:47 PM |
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No. |
AngryOldDem |
Jun-09-08 01:04 PM |
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If they look in need.... |
pdx_prog |
Jun-09-08 01:16 PM |
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I give to homeless people all the time, in the subway, on the street, etc. |
BklynChick |
Jun-09-08 01:39 PM |
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Sometimes |
Dyedinthewoolliberal |
Jun-09-08 01:44 PM |
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sometimes, but not as often as I should. (n/t) |
galledgoblin |
Jun-09-08 01:53 PM |
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If I have it, yes. |
mutley_r_us |
Jun-09-08 02:09 PM |
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Never. EVER. |
Zavulon |
Jun-09-08 02:11 PM |
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Ruprecht the Monkey Boy? I don't like the way he handles his pans. |
Peake |
Jun-09-08 02:48 PM |
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Just found this link How to Panhandle it's a riaot |
Carnea |
Jun-09-08 02:52 PM |
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It depends |
sniffa |
Jun-09-08 02:53 PM |
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Not usually, these days |
ForrestGump |
Jun-09-08 05:07 PM |
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No |
littlebit |
Jun-09-08 05:11 PM |
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no, but instead i give through paycheck deduction to homeless and food charities |
CreekDog |
Jun-09-08 05:19 PM |
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No I do not. |
Texasgal |
Jun-09-08 05:26 PM |
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Yes, but watch out for the gas pumpers. |
Sequoia |
Jun-09-08 05:35 PM |
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