To a point yes. but many of them are offered help and dont want it. I know of a woman who saw a homeless man with a sign and she went to a pizzaria and bought him a large pizza. She gave him the pizza told him its all for him because she doesnt want him to go hungry.
He takes the pizza and threw it in the trash. He wanted booze.
2007-12-20 07:48:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
that my friend was an isolated incident. Most of them just want to eat. I do feel sorry for them and did u know alcoholism is an addiction. So can u blame the man?
2007-12-20 07:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by Alexis D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do I feel sorry for the homeless?
Perhaps that is not the question to seek answers for. Perhaps the right question is; "Am I sympathetic or even empathetic of why they are 'homeless'?"
Many wish to think that the homeless are so because they are lazy or just do not wish to work! More realistically, many homeless suffer from psychological issues; maybe devastating occurrences that sent them into a state of disinterest in and of life's ongoing challenges. In any case, whatever the reason most boil down to mental challenges.
For some, such challenges may be temporary, but conditions once on the street make transitions back into society extremely difficult. For example, folks without a mailing address can not be hired for any job. Both employers and the IRS require a mailing address (not a PO Box) in order to be hired. The INS when completing I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms also requires a legitimate residence address. Therefore, leaving the street offers some challenges.
Another characteristic homeless persons seem to take-on is distrust. They fear shelters because their few items may be at risk of theft. You and I may appraise their few possessions a worthless; but they are all these persons can call their own.
Another roadblock is their lack of employment history. Who hires a person who declares they have been on the streets for any lenghth of time. What message does that status say to a prospective employer; that they gave up?
Do I feel sorry for the homeless? Yes; but only for the
reason(s) for their homelessness; not their state of homelessness!
Spirituality teaches it is Holy to be of charity; to judge not others and to have compassion for all who are less fortunate. Someone once said charity begins at home; but aren't we all brothers and sisters.
Choosing to give money is another of many availble options. As a "Life Coach" I am happy to extend free counseling or guidance to the homeless and less fortunate. I also offer free seminars at homeless centers where I teach the job interview process and how to locate job vacancies.
There are many great ways to demonstrate your compassion and charity; it does not have to by putting monies in the donation cups. Donate rather to a homeless center of your choice. Again, it does not have to be money; food, clothing, and other necessities are welcome.
Giving is infectious; it make one feel good. Do it and you shall know what I mean.
"God bless us all; everyone"
2007-12-20 14:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by Arnie Sherr 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do feel sorry for the homeless, although I know that many of them have mental issues and addiction problems. Also studies have found that many of the men are vets from Viet Nam and Gulf War. SHAME! SHAME! On our country for not taking care of the men who so couragously gave of their time and valour!
Where I am there are many, many that you encounter in a day--you can't help them all. I will give occasionally, however in my neighborhood there is someone I give to pretty regularly. I'm sure that many a time it might be used for something other than what I'm hoping for, but often I say to myself:
"There but for the GRACE of God, go I".
And I am thankful and grateful for my little place in the world and what surrounds me. But once, like yr friend, I saw someone different in the neighborhood w/their shopping cart sitting near a supermarket, so I went into the supermarket and bought a couple of can of ready to heat food and when I went to give it, the man said "I don't need your food!"
Umm...o.k. then....I still have them and plan on giving them to a food pantry. I have also helped in soup kitchens and the meals served where I have worked have look pretty darn good.
2007-12-20 16:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by rockchick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the circumstances of each; some are bad like that; others are homeless because they don't make enough money to rent & pay the utilities & EAT. So, they live on the streets, so that they can at least afford to eat. I really don't see how anyone can work a minimum hour pay job & be able to pay out all that high rent; so, things are getting worst, instead of better. It's not an easy life, on the streets, though, because of a number of things. So, yes, I do feel for some of them.
2007-12-20 11:13:57 · answer #4 · answered by srbyn1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "D" list of homelessness. Most people are 2 paychecks away from homelessness here are some reasons.
Disaster-homes and businesses destroyed
Death of a spouse-lost income
Disability-too ill too work, many without insurance
Disease-again too ill to work
Divorce-loss of income, many spouses do not receive child support and now there is a need for 2 homes, 2 utilities, etc
Downsizing-company has layoffs
2007-12-20 13:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by slk29406 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many of the homeless are mentally ill people who have been "liberated" from institutions. I know there are also some homeless substance abusers out there, but really, would anyone choose to be homeless? Everyone feels cold and hunger and loneliness, even an alcoholic.
2007-12-20 08:04:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do feel sorry for the truly homeless people. I work with a lot of them and most of them are homless because they're mentally ill and they just cant do it by themselves but a lot of it is because of addictions too. It was right of that woman to buy him food and not give him money so that way he couldnt go buy booze...but yes I do feel bad for homeless people...and i have future plans of opening a homeless shelter of my own
2007-12-20 07:57:51 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole A 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I feel for the homeless without a doubt. But do I feel sorry for them in their position, No. I believe if they are capable of begging for money and food there should be no reason why they cannot make money the right way by working just like every other person.
2007-12-20 07:57:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would you believe that a large number of homeless people are honest, hardworking people and families that fell on tough times that they couldn't afford a place to live? Yes, there are a number who are lazy, addicts and drunkards, but that percentage is low compared to the ones experiencing tough times. The reason the drunks get so much press is because the honest ones quietly do what they can to change their circumstances. They don't bring attention to themselves.
2007-12-20 07:59:20 · answer #9 · answered by Erin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel sorry on cold days and nights when they are stuck outside asking others for money. But then like you said, some homeless are homeless because of the problems they have and to defeat homelessness they must seek help and confront their problems.
2007-12-20 07:57:39 · answer #10 · answered by Elizabeth P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋