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Victor_c3

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38. If I have cash, I almost always do

Thu Aug 17, 2023, 08:26 PM

Aug 2023

They’re just people trying to survive the best they can. It must take a lot of humility to have to beg for money like that. My heart goes out to them, always.

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Do you give to panhandlers? [View all] Oopsie Daisy Aug 2023 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2023 #1

I do on occasion. It is becoming increasingly harder for people to survive out there. CentralMass Aug 2023 #2

In Australia, two American guys had a sign saying they spent all their money jimfields33 Aug 2023 #25

We did a similar thing in Las Vegas - Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #45

creativity counts NJCher Aug 2023 #64

Here in Stockholm, almost all panhandlers we encounter are part of criminal Roma gangs. Celerity Aug 2023 #70

Interesting... róisín_dubh Aug 2023 #74

The Romanian (and Bulgarian, etc etc) government and society treats the Roma like shite, thus many Celerity Aug 2023 #76

I don't pull out my wallet on the street. Demobrat Aug 2023 #3

I rarely have cash MissB Aug 2023 #4

Sometimes. But I am very wary--especially if they approach me. Women with kids I will give to... hlthe2b Aug 2023 #5

Most of them I see in my area are standing at the exit from a freeway to a major city street MichMan Aug 2023 #6

Addiction and mental issues probably keep them from being responsible workers. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2023 #11

Her child was left in the car, and she walked away and went inside? Croney Aug 2023 #7

I know. I thought about that later. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2023 #9

we tend to give to buskers Recycle_Guru Aug 2023 #8

Have you seen any fake violinists? Effete Snob Aug 2023 #12

yes. we don't tive them to fakes or your nee who don't know how to play Recycle_Guru Aug 2023 #26

Haha! The first time I heard that bdjhawk Aug 2023 #72

I will help women and some old men AKwannabe Aug 2023 #10

My husband had a similar experience. She asked for money... Oopsie Daisy Aug 2023 #14

It depends. Jirel Aug 2023 #13

Yes. maxsolomon Aug 2023 #15

I will if a pet is involved. My guess the pet is Polly Hennessey Aug 2023 #16

More often than not. nt hay rick Aug 2023 #17

Not anymore MistakenLamb Aug 2023 #18

Old white guy here . Permanut Aug 2023 #19

I used to, and I still do sometimes. BigDemVoter Aug 2023 #20

I was at Salvation Army one time, in line waiting to get a tax receipt for donations. LuckyCharms Aug 2023 #21

That was kind of you! I almost always do. 50 Shades Of Blue Aug 2023 #22

If they are outside a grocery store I may offer to buy them some BigmanPigman Aug 2023 #23

for safety reasons, no. I don't like to be approached in that way ecstatic Aug 2023 #24

I do. Captain Stern Aug 2023 #27

Generally I dont thatdemguy Aug 2023 #28

I keep a baggie with loose one dollar bills in my car console, so they're easy to access. And yes, chia Aug 2023 #29

I have the same philosophy as you describe. marked50 Aug 2023 #40

There you go. Glad to be in agreement with you! chia Aug 2023 #69

I commute through a heavily panhandled area daily... EarthFirst Aug 2023 #30

I felt compelled to give to street preachers Kaleva Aug 2023 #31

I used to keep dollars in my car for a woman I saw every morning nini Aug 2023 #32

Once to get him away from my truck while I made a delivery. Emile Aug 2023 #33

I feel obliged to give money to panhandlers. TomSlick Aug 2023 #34

Yup! Johnny2X2X Aug 2023 #35

Ram Das wrote of his cultural-karmic shock of panhandlers/ beggers in India ... sanatanadharma Aug 2023 #36

One winter season there were an assortment of families who hung out outside Trader Joe's ... Hekate Aug 2023 #37

If I have cash, I almost always do Victor_c3 Aug 2023 #38

Yeah, I usually give them something. I try not to over analyze it too much. dameatball Aug 2023 #39

I don't give them money but like you, I have gotten food at a fast food place and given them that. appleannie1 Aug 2023 #41

Sometimes yes. cilla4progress Aug 2023 #42

I used to, frequently tom_kelly Aug 2023 #43

Always. I am compelled to give ... Joinfortmill Aug 2023 #44

You did the best thing - buying her something to eat SouthernDem4ever Aug 2023 #46

I only give money to elderly people kimbutgar Aug 2023 #47

That is heartbreaking. Perhaps you will see her (them) again. So common today. We are not addressing Evolve Dammit Aug 2023 #48

I do what you did. Food but not money. Wonder Why Aug 2023 #49

I wrestle with it - and try to find other ways to provide support. Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #50

I do sometimes. ShazzieB Aug 2023 #51

I always pay cash for stories, true or not. hunter Aug 2023 #52

I never give cash. I keep bags of food in my car and give those away. efhmc Aug 2023 #53

Food don't buy shoes. Iggo Aug 2023 #59

I do. I've also brought one guy into a mini market and bought him what he wanted to eat. C Moon Aug 2023 #54

Yes, unless they are threatening. Midnight Writer Aug 2023 #55

When I can, sure. madamesilverspurs Aug 2023 #56

When I meet someone begging for money, I alway think, I do not want my money going for alcohol spike jones Aug 2023 #57

Always. (n/t) Iggo Aug 2023 #58

Only occasionally... AdamGG Aug 2023 #60

Yes, in the city. More than that I've helped Quakerfriend Aug 2023 #61

Yes, sometimes. Dyedinthewoolliberal Aug 2023 #62

Hell yeah! nt Kahuna Aug 2023 #63

McDonalds gift cards V850i Aug 2023 #65

yes I do. barbtries Aug 2023 #66

It depends. Richard58 Aug 2023 #67

Unfortunately, this scene is all to common in America and it shouldn't be. William769 Aug 2023 #68

I have done so many times, DemocraticPatriot Aug 2023 #71

Mostly no but KentuckyWoman Aug 2023 #73

It depends... róisín_dubh Aug 2023 #75

Driving a truck, you DiverDave Aug 2023 #77

Rarely DFW Aug 2023 #78

yes, if I have small bills with me. BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 #79