Two guys outside a London train station were asking for money “to get something to eat”. I said I wouldn’t give them money, but would buy them sandwiches in the deli across the street. They said, “Thank you,” and we went into the deli. As we were ordering, the one started adding things to the list. His friend scolded him and shut him down. They both got sandwiches and expressed gratitude.
The other side of the coin was a fellow begging for money at a subway entrance in New York City. “I only need another 35 cents to get home to New Jersey.” With others around, he was not pleased when I said, “You’ve been here all week, and you still haven’t gotten that 35 cents?” Yep, I’d seen him doing the same routine a week earlier.
That box-thing in the middle looks like it’s got the Carlsberg beer logo on it, which would make sense since this is a Danish cartoon. But I don’t get the box—and what’s that slot? Is it some kind of beer vending machine?
Hubby & I always give to the ones who say they’re vets. They may or may not be, but too often our vets end up on the streets. Besides, I’ve been homeless before. It was scary. So, I give when I can to pay it forward.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“This homeless guy asked me for money the other day.
I was about to give it to him and then I thought he was going to use it on drugs or alcohol.
And then I thought, that’s what I’m going to use it on.
Why am I judging this poor bastard.
People love to judge homeless guys. Like if you give them money they’re just going to waste it.
Well, he lives in a box, what do you want him to do? 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."
PoodleGroomer almost 4 years ago
All of the homeless have stolen grocery carts unless they paid the quarter for one at Aldi.
Rose Madder Premium Member almost 4 years ago
None of the above. I don’t give to the homeless begging on the streets – they’ve turned it into a business – around here.
spaced man spliff almost 4 years ago
On the X-Files the cigarette packs looked like Marlboro but the name said Morley. Legal mumbo-jumbo, methinks.
gammaguy almost 4 years ago
Two guys outside a London train station were asking for money “to get something to eat”. I said I wouldn’t give them money, but would buy them sandwiches in the deli across the street. They said, “Thank you,” and we went into the deli. As we were ordering, the one started adding things to the list. His friend scolded him and shut him down. They both got sandwiches and expressed gratitude.
The other side of the coin was a fellow begging for money at a subway entrance in New York City. “I only need another 35 cents to get home to New Jersey.” With others around, he was not pleased when I said, “You’ve been here all week, and you still haven’t gotten that 35 cents?” Yep, I’d seen him doing the same routine a week earlier.
Mayor Snorkum almost 4 years ago
That box-thing in the middle looks like it’s got the Carlsberg beer logo on it, which would make sense since this is a Danish cartoon. But I don’t get the box—and what’s that slot? Is it some kind of beer vending machine?
donut reply almost 4 years ago
A guy asked my son for some money because he was hungry. My son offered to take him to a fast food restaurant. The guy said forget it.
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 3 years ago
Hubby & I always give to the ones who say they’re vets. They may or may not be, but too often our vets end up on the streets. Besides, I’ve been homeless before. It was scary. So, I give when I can to pay it forward.