or using that as a day job? and would you be more likely to give him money if he had a sign saying "please give spare change, i need a beer"
2007-11-07 14:02:53 · 10 answers · asked by rebel with a cause 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
He probably parked his Ferrari around the corner.
2007-11-07 14:07:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's standing on a freeway exit or entrance he's not making much money. How many people would actually slow down to give him money? How much do you think someone's going to give him? a few dollars here and there? He would have to stand out there all day for weeks to actually make anything. I don't know anyone that would pretend to be homeless for too long. The truth is he's probably a depressed veteran that WILL buy a beer ( who wouldn't at the state of mind ) or some food. Some homeless sit outside the bank waiting for you to come out. Some state laws discourage that and it can be annoying, but these people need our help and a word of encouragement and love once in a while. It's easy to say " Go get a job" to them, but they have no where to sleep when they get off that job. No money for clean clothes or place to wash the clothes, no ways of showering or shaving so their co-workers aren't complaining. They need medication and professionals helping them cope with their depression. Many homeless are too embarrassed to beg or ask. We need to be the ones to offer a hand or a dollar. If they smell like poop and sweat and haven't shaved in months, they're the real deal and would greatly appreciate your dollar or warm meal.
2007-11-07 14:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by Buzz Litebeer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they're really homeless. I couldn't imagine a person leaving their house on foot to stand on the side of the highway to make money. If they had a home, then chances are they have a good paying job. If they have a good paying job, chances are they wouldn't bother standing on the side of the freeway holding a sign.
2007-11-07 14:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel bad for those ppl, we have a guy that lives there and no matter what time day or night you drive by he is there with his shopping cart. Sometimes I give him money but I go by him so often I can't give all the time, it's a shame to see him sleeping there especially in the winter
2007-11-07 14:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by Deedee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if they are, they could always get a job.
We can always change our situation.
We need to stop spoiling the homeless man and tell the man to help himself.
2007-11-07 14:57:17 · answer #5 · answered by Viola G. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hardly give money unless i know they are homeless. I also tend to buy them something than just handing them over money
2007-11-07 14:06:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, people are greedy bastards, to believe one can make a decent living panhandling is comical.
2007-11-07 14:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always feel bad for those people, whether their alcoholics, or plain homeless. i collect mcdonalds monopoly pieces and give them to 'em in case they're hungry :(
2007-11-07 14:06:55 · answer #8 · answered by girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would rather give assuming they are poor than not give because I am mistrusting.
2007-11-07 14:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by Candy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's his day job.....and usually he's doing better than we are....LOL
2007-11-07 14:06:11 · answer #10 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋