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Yep
I was about to say the same thing. Easy to prejudge people when you don't know the story behind their panhandling.
Seems more likely based on urban legends going back decades along with anecdotal evidence such as from My friend who works at the bank, etc., which can't be verified or disproven.
In my case it is from friends, and some personal experience, but they don't work at the bank.
seems impossiblesaintfool said:
Seriously, what is your problem here? I stated that many of us are prejudiced to assume the person panhandling on the street isn't homeless based on our prior experience. As with any prejudice it isn't always, or probably even usually, right. Most often, again based on our experiences (more my wife than me) they don't really want food. Maybe that's because they know they can get food at various locations around the city and they want money to buy what they want - and I don't mean drugs or alcohol.So you say. Whatever.
As with many laws that aren't enforced this really doesn't help. Do you want your law enforcement, probably asking for more resources every year, to be spending their time on this?dino259 said:
Pretty much the same crowd (although different people) that when the topic of food stamps comes up, are always giving anecdotal stories that someone ahead of them in line at the market, got steak, lobster, an expensive birthday cake, junk food or anything else except cheap inexpensive food like beans and rice.
as I am skeptical of all the unnamed sources quoted by the NY Times & Wash Post, etc. in the pile on threads.
So you say. Whatever.
So I'm supposed to believe some scumbag "homeless" guy panhandling on the street over a friend I've known and trusted for years? Sure, that makes tons of sense.
Those are from reputable, well known reporters that usually have a track record of using reliable sources (even though they are unnamed).
Claim whatever you want. Your source can't be proven or disproven.
Sure, it might. I think donating / volunteering at the shelters and food banks probably helps more. As do the job clubs, training opportunities, etc.
I think they're playing off the old "anything helps" signs that you see these scumbags holding.
Yup, most of the ones out at the intersections in my town have that on their signs, but don't really mean it.I think they're playing off the old "anything helps" signs that you see these scumbags holding.
My wife used to carry baggies with granola bars, fruit snacks, etc. taped to a bottle of water in her car with her. And yup, half the people completely turned it down, maybe 25% just took it without saying thanks, and maybe 25% said thanks.
One time a guy was sitting outside a 7-11 and begged her to give him some money so his dog could eat (had a dog with him). My wife said she'd help him out when she came out (he presumed with cash). She bought a can of dog food and handed it to him on her way out. He swore at her.
