homeless people?

Question

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this homeless guy asked me for money,
the other day, I was about to give it to him, and I thought: he's just
gonna use it on drugs or alcohol. And then I thought: That's what I'm
gonna use it on! Why am I judging this poor bastard? People love to
judge homeless guys. Like, you give him the money and he's just
gonna waste it, he's gonna waste the money. Well he lives in a box!
What do you want him to do with it, save it up and buy a wall unit?
Take a little run to the store for a throw rug and a cd rack? He's
homeless! I walked behind this guy the other day, a homeless guy
asked him for money, he looks right at the homeless guy, he goes:
"Why don't you go out and get a job, you bum?"

People always say that to homeless guys, get a job. Like it's always
that easy. This homeless guy was wearing his underwear outside his
pants. I'm guessing his resume ain't all up to date. I'm predicting
some problems during the interview pr

Answer 1

Excellent!

I have no clue why ppl have such prejudices against the homeless. I am sure everyone on this entire planet at some point in time, made mistakes that cost them dearly in life.

Sometimes ppl are homeless because they just blew some opportunities. Sometimes because of bad choices.. ie, drug use. BUT sometimes ppl r homeless because they are mentally ill or had some sort of major tragedy in their life.

And what ppl don't get is that once you are homeless and can't just throw your clothes in the washer or jump in the shower to get cleaned up, it's an incredible thing to be able to get a job.

I mean say the homeless guy did get a job. How long do you think the job will last when he can't even brush his teeth in the morning or wear clean clothes? I'm giving him maybe 1 week at tops.

What is suppose to be part of making this nation so great is the fact that we don't let our less fortunate live under bridges. But listen to the ppl who have been blessed with some wealth of this great nation, ".. oh those homeless r getting what they deserve..."

These ppl sure have no problem reaping the benefits of a civilized progressive society but they sure have a problem with paying for things to keep it that way.

Answer 2

I ran into something similar the other day.
I went to a convenience store. Outside I seen a young guy (15-19) going through the trash barrel. I asked him if he needed some money to get something to eat. He said "I don't take handouts but thank you". So I went inside bought a sandwich, chips, and drink. Put them in a bag, went outside and set it on top of the trash barrel and said to the kid "I changed my mind. I'll go to McDonald's instead". As I was driving away I seen him eating the sandwich like it was the first meal in a month.

My point. Not ALL homeless people are bums. I would bet that probably 60% of Americans are only a couple paychecks away from being homeless themselves.

Answer 3

What is your point? And, for the record, it is VERY easy to get a job. Go to your local day-labor joint and actually labor for the day. Then you get a paycheck. Rather than spending it on drugs or beer, you buy a cheap meal and save the money so that you can get an apartment or a motel room, clean up, and get a real job.

The difference between you buying alcohol and drugs is that a) it is your money b) you earned it by working hard for it and c) you are not a crackhead living on the streets and making society that much worse.

While yes, a percentage of homeless people are actually people who have mental issues and are in real need, a majority aren't. Unfortunately for those few truly in need, they are overshadowed by the antics of the drug infested losers who can't seem to get it together.

Answer 4

I'm a homeless parolee living in Kansas City, Missouri. Let me give you a brief description of the typical homeless person I see around me every day and night: Recreational druggie and drunk, filthy by choice, stealing from other homeless people, scamming the gullible like you, ungrateful for any of the goods and services provided to them free of charge, loud and profane and stupid, uninterested in getting either a job or an education, receiving a Social Security/SSI disability check monthly (which is spent partying for a few days at a cheap hotel), and highly critical of President Bush and Republicans for not giving even more tax dollars to the homeless parasites. GET THE PICTURE? Inmates I knew in prison had better character than these vermin on the streets! And these poor homeless wretches have shelters where they can sleep, eat, shower, do laundry, etc. provided they follow a few simple rules of conduct. . . Which many refuse to do. Now consider the scary part: homeless men and women hooking up and making homeless babies.

Answer 5

Hi. A variety of people are homeless for a variety of reasons. You're right, it's not for a person to judge anyone else. This is a subject near and dear to my heart. I used to live in the DC area-my first exposure to the homeless problem was there. I lived there twice-the second time I lived there I had small children and whenever we'd get off the Metro train to go see the sights, there'd be someone panhandling. I decided to start taking bread and canned foods with me whenever I went, since the money thing is an issue with me, too. My desire is to help, not enable hurtful behaviors. You know, it touched my heart that most people were grateful for the token, which I'd sometimes ask my little boys to give to them. Only one person was very angry with me-apparently all he wanted was money....I believe little care packages with toiletries (comb or brush, washcloth, soap, toothbrush and paste, etc.) is are good to give away. Let your intuition or spirit guide you. Almost 20 years later I still remember a couple of people in particular. One was a black fellow named Willie-all he wanted was conversation. I think people are shocked to be treated as human beings sometimes.
Listen, some people DO make a living panhandling, hocking things you give them, etc. But it isn't always the case.
I've served in a local soup kitchen and seen every type-angry, ungrateful, or crazy (probably a result of drug abuse) men, ex-vets, or families dressed in their Sunday best, having just come in from church. At the time I was serving, my family, too, was struggling and I was very aware of how close to homelessness many of us are. I count my blessings often.
Did you know Martin Sheen was one of those "homeless bums" in DC many years ago? Just to see what the plight of certain people is, he did an experiment...and became faceless. Isn't that something? How I'd love to have met HIM in my wanderings.
At a church I attended years ago our best male singer was a tall, well-dressed black man with a powerful, smooth voice named Ken. He started bringing an older, well-dressed black man to church with him. I remember being awed to learn that Ken had found this gentleman homeless, bought him a suit, and took personal responsibility for him. The man was such a gentleman, you'd NEVER have known.
Someone very near and dear to me was homeless for a time-a harrowing experience, so I know there are many reasons and possible outcomes. Lest we forget, Jesus Christ Himself was homeless for a time. "Birds have nests and foxes have holes, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."
May we be "wise as serpents, and gentle as doves" when we have opportunity to personally deal with this issue. (My apologies for such a long answer.) Buttercup

Answer 6

The issue is that there are some people who need assistance, but there are also people who are just scaming people out of their money. We as a nation do not trust easily, and it is this trust factor that pushes the way we act towards others.

Answer 7

Anyone can be a check away from being homeless

Answer 8

Buy him a sandwich instead. You apparently have more control over your bad habits than he does and why be the person to finally "push him over the ledge" by giving him cash?

Answer 9

What were you going to use the money on drugs or alcohol?

Answer 10

What is your question?? Some homeless people are homeless of their own volition and are too lazy to work.