ok for the most part cities say not to help homeless or panhandlers? in some cities it is illegal for them to ask and they can get arrested for doing so. DO YOU give some change or not?
2006-11-21 11:58:35 · 11 answers · asked by threetenor 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I do not. I was homeless at one time and let me tell you, in the town I live in there is a ton of ways to eat 3 full meals a day, get showers, get your mail, get cloths, help with finding jobs, etc. so..NO I don't hand out anymore.
2006-11-21 12:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by blue_6670 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think ones money is better spent on a yearly or monthyl donation to a recognized charity which assists homeless people in finding jobs and homes than it is to give most panhandlers money. But, I also think it's also important to remember random acts of kindness should occassionally apply to street people as well as the guy behind you at Starbucks... So sometimes, in a random karmic spree, it can't hurt to hand over a few bucks, particularly if they've got a story that you actually believe might not be a scam... It might not be! (...and if it turns out it was, just consider it a tip for a good street show...)
2006-11-21 12:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by Kristibell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am shocked and appalled by some of the answers on here. I work voluntary for an agency in Sydney Australia and deal with homeless people on a day to day basis. It is true some are there by choice, but some are also the product of tragic circumstances like domestic violence, child abuse, Drug addicted parents and mental illness. I suggest before you pass judgement on the vulnerable you take a long hard look at your own selfish lifestyle. Thankfully in Australia we have many programs and support systems in place to assist the less fortunate into getting their lives on track. As an owner of a business I urge others to give these people a go, and accept the fact that life doesn't always work out for some, but this is not to suggest they don't have anything to offer.
2006-11-21 14:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by wombatusium 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well having looked at some of the previous answers, maybe you should have called this question "Heartless in America?" Many people fall through the cracks of the social safety net.And it could happen to anybody, maybe you.I spent a night on the street once when it was -30 C.It royally sucks.I was lucky I found an apartment building with a storage room I could crash in for a few hours and not freeze to death.I don't know what I would have done had it not been for the kindness of a stranger who let me in a secure building.Whoever you are thank you.You saved my life.I can't repay him,but I can do for others what has been done for me.You can live in the world of your choice one where people help each other or one of hate ,fear and suffering.I will always choose the former and pray you will too.
2006-11-21 12:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 08:47:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The right answer is to donate to the food bank in your community. The cynical, but often correct answer to giving to a panhandler is that he is going to spend it on booze or drugs. Also, selfishly, if you cut a check to the food bank, you get a tax write off. Nothing like getting Uncle Sam's help for doing a good deed.
2006-11-21 12:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I used to, but not any more.
I find it hard to believe that with all the resources we have, including welfare, families, charity, missions, churches, etc. that anyone would have to be homeless unless they were mentally ill or boozers or addicted to something. In the latter 2 cases, you know where the money would go, so why bother.
2006-11-21 12:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on how they look-- if they are standing there with a beer can-- no money.
However, if its a female - i know that the womens shelters only accept them only if there is family violence, and they truly have nowhere to go.
Alot of them are mentally incapable of getting help, and have no one to help them.
2006-11-21 12:07:37 · answer #8 · answered by toobusytostress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone homeless in America chooses so, I would "feel good" helping with their demise
2006-11-21 12:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Of course I would give them whatever I could.
2006-11-21 12:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋