Why don't they ever work for food? They wouldn't be bumming if they would actually work for food, would they?.
2006-06-26 18:05:43 · 18 answers · asked by radtek2112 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I did once, and the guy went straight to the liquor store. Another time, a lady came up to my car in tears. She was giving me this sob story about how she hasn't eaten in days, didn't have any money and was so hungry. She looked authentic, so I gave her money so she could get something to eat. She offered to pay me back, I knew she couldn't so i told her not to worry about it. About 30 minutes later, she was buying drugs from another person on the street. Man I was upset. It's sad you know, you want to help those that really need your help, but so many of these people are scammers and the sad part is, you never know who they are. It's like hitchhikers, I feel sorry for them, but so many of them are brutal. Can't win for losing.
2006-06-26 18:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by TexasSweetie 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
The interesting thing I found was that some of the 'bums' are well dressed college students. That threw me a bit. And where do they get the money to buy the paint to make their sign? I say they should learn money management and actually work for once. Oh - I was told never to give them anything. There is always a care place they could go to to get food. So I donate to those shelters instead.
2006-06-27 01:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by sakura4eternity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was homeless for many years and yes they give us money.. Thank the Goddesses!!! I have to admit most of them are just drunks and addicts, but some just have mental problems like me, I will always be grateful to those who helped me and do not believe you should give money to all of them, but, I still believe it is better to be a bum than to steal. I wish my life could be different, You always feel ashamed. Please try to walk in someones shoes before you judge them.. I realize that it is hard to understand how or why theis happens but all it takes is one wrong decision and there you are with no roof over your head and scared and hungry. Try to take them on a person to person basis. I know some guys that really work for their signs. Blessed be.
2006-06-27 01:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by piawom420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya know, "those bums" are people too! Maybe you were brought up lacking compassion, and that is truly a pity. Maybe if you were to sit and talk with some of those homeless people you may find that you too could end up as they have. You never know what your future may bring...I sure hope that nobody ever refers to you as one of "those bums".
To answer your question, yes, I have given them money, and I have also taken them food and clothing and toiletries. I figure that if I have some to spare then why not share it with those who are less fortunate than me. Cuz I never know what my future may bring.
2006-06-27 01:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by bettywitdabigbooty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't, ever since I gave someone My subway, I hadn't even touched, and the person said no thanks. Another time I saw a girl ask for a quarter to use a payphone. Well she ask a lot of people and withing a few minutes she collected a lot of money. So I got security to kick her mooching butt and take her money. She didn't look poor, if she needed the money she could have sold her Prada shoes.
2006-06-27 01:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by Erik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have given them food, like I'll stop at McDonald's but I haven't given money, just in case they have a substance abuse problm. Sometimes they can't get a job because they are alcoholics or are addicted to drugs, or have been in jail. Very sad
2006-06-27 01:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes but very rare. I hardly have money for gas myself. In Arizona I saw one guy getting all sorts of money. When I got up to him the sign said. "Why lie? I need a beer." He also needed a bath.
2006-06-27 01:21:35 · answer #7 · answered by Tommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there was a guy who had a sign that said "will work for filet mignon". he turned out to be a student doing a paper. But i learned that if youre homeless you just sleep in front of TicketMasters............they'll just think youre in line
2006-06-27 01:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've bought them food, since they may spend the money on alcohol and/or drugs.
2006-06-27 01:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally those signs don't have such spelling errors.
I always try to give to those less fortunate. Even those who don't have work to do, but are willing to do so.
So don't be an idiot.
2006-06-27 01:08:37 · answer #10 · answered by PermDude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋