Just wondering what you guys did when you pass homeless dudes begging for change. Do you toss them some, ignore them or tell them to **** off?

I used to give these guys money a lot but I hardly do anymore at all. I'm not a Reaganite who thinks that they're all just too lazy to go and work for a living...a lot of these people are really crazy and can't straighten themselves out. However I withhold my cash for a number of reasons:

- A lot of them will just go spend it on booze or worse, so how am I helping them?

- Some of them actually are just too lazy to get out and get a job. When I lived in Montreal there was one guy near my school who apparently made $10/hour panhandling and was set up in some sweet house by his girlfriend. **** that, I'm not contributing to that sort of nonsense.

- Once you give one of these guys money the other ones will swarm all around you like leeches. I don't tolerate that level of greed for people of any class, so I shouldn't tolerate it from homeless people.

- A lot of them are *******s. You give them some money and they act like you didn't give them enough. **** that, here I am being nice and that is how they act.

Now I see rich people treating these people like they're garbage. I'm not in favour of that, I politely tell them that I don't have anything to give them and walk on. But whenever I do give out any money these days I feel pissed off about it, so I take that as a sign that I'm not doing something that's all the right.

alot of people out here play dirty they live all nice and **** and go out and beg for money like if they are really homeless ****ing *****es, there is one guy that always goes through the trash cans at my building and i see him everyday and i do give him a few bucks here and there, not all the time but there has been times, other then that i think to my self "they choose to live the way they live now its not your falt" lol i feel really bad for homeless so i have to think like that so i dont cry.

If Im heading down 10st near the mall, there are always panhandlers. I give them ciggarettes, loose change, frequently. I voted sometimes, because I dont always do so. I used to give them drugs I had on me. I once gave a homeless guy a 20 of cocaine, and another a dimesack of weed. Last week as a matter of fact, I was drinking really late with my buddy, and we were heading to whataburger to get something to eat. I had 4 beers left out of a sixpack of shiner in the backseat...and I gave him the rest of them. He was pleased, and I dont do these things to feel good about myself. I simply do them because their life is hell, and I feel sorry for them.

I dont want to hear this "Well they can get a job". Because I had a hard enough time finding a job that I am successful at, and you never know what types of motivational, emotional, and sociocultural problems and oppressions people face.

I will have to re-read what you posted, because I see you edited your original post bomb.

Once in a while. Coincidentally, I only give money and food to the homeless people who do not beg. But some of 'em are bull****ters through and through and don't use their talents for better things...

NEVER!!!!

The way I see it is simple, if there are illegal workers out there picking lettuce for a couple bucks an hour not even minimum wage in hot 110 degree weather here in Arizona, then these ****s with good ssn can go out and do the same. So **** them with their cardboard signs and ****ty lives.

As for the job thing. I realize many people already have shown dissaproval for thier lack of work ethics. Then again: Remember something I always try and stress on this forum.

Stereotyping is a bad practice that applies directly to assesing a homeless person. Nobody knows exactly WHY they are homeless...and can only speculate as to their mental health, physical handicapps, and lack of experience and or education.

As for the job thing. I realize many people already have shown dissaproval for thier lack of work ethics. Then again: Remember something I always try and stress on this forum.

Stereotyping is a bad practice that applies directly to assesing a homeless person. Nobody knows exactly WHY they are homeless...and can only speculate as to their mental health, physical handicapps, and lack of experience and or education.

I wasn't trying to imply that all homeless people are lazy. There are a million reasons why someone's life has gone to ****, and if more people realized that than I think they wouldn't be *******s themselves. People who are in a good situation seem to think that they deserve it and that nobody can take it away from them. That is false, and I wish sometimes these people could be taken down a notch, at least for a short time, to show them a thing or two.

I respect the fact that you give out so many handouts of money/gifts. I just wanted to get people's opinions on this because it's something I've been struggling with a bit for a while.

Let me tell you a story: my wife and I were in Vancouver a few months ago on vacation, and were over looking at this thing they have that's a clock that runs on steam. It's a stupid touristy thing, but you have to do a few stupid touristy things when you're visiting someplace. Now we're trying to enjoy ourselves there when this one homeless guy comes up and asks up for money. Now I'm in a good mood and give him some change, and he looks at me like, "That's all you're going to give me?", and walks away. I try to let it go, but then this second guy comes up to us cause he saw me giving money to the other one. He goes on for five minutes with some bull**** story about being a down-on-his-luck street musician, and when we try to take off he gets all pissed off. It ruined like that entire morning cause I was so mad about the situation.

Those sorts of things bug me. Since then I've been more stingy with handouts. Maybe I shouldn't let one bad experience get to me though, since you've made some good points.

I only give money if the homelewss person is providing some service. In NYC in the winter your windshields can get really nasty and muddy. Some people don't like when the guys come and squeegy them clean, but I do and usually will give them a buck.

I'll also give money if the guy is playing an instument or something. Anything but just begging.

In Chicago this guy had a baby in a carraige and 4 or 5 other kids and they all looked filthy and destitute. I think it may have been Boxer Dog and his family. Anyway the guy was useing his kids as a sympathy tool to beg cash. It really made me sick. There was a tacobell near by and I offered to buy them a tenpack of tacos but he declined so I told him he should be ashamed of himself and walked off.

LET ME ASK YOU GUYS THIS.

What would happen if no one ever gave these people money??

one of two things

first...... they would die of starvation etc.......
or
second.. they would be forced to get a job........

I never give money, but I will give food. Sometimes the guys dont want food when you offer it and ask for money instead. It's like they are saying "**** off with your food, give me money so I can buy beer and get ****ed up". I think it's frustrating dealing with bums.

I do think that most homeless people are lazy. If they are crazy, it most likely from something they have done to them selves.

LET ME ASK YOU GUYS THIS.

What would happen if no one ever gave these people money??

one of two things

first...... they would die of starvation etc.......
or
second.. they would be forced to get a job........

Not necessarily. There are also homeless shelters and social assistance. I'm not saying that they would take care of everyone or that some homeless people would even use these services, but a lot of people are supported solely by the government.

i dont give bums money
im sure some are legit bums
but ive seen to many news reports on the fake bums
so i just dont bother
i dont mind being an ass to a complete stranger for sayin no i dont wanna give ya any money

Not necessarily. There are also homeless shelters and social assistance. I'm not saying that they would take care of everyone or that some homeless people would even use these services, but a lot of people are supported solely by the government.

I guess my point was that if no one gave them money they would be off the streets just maybe

I guess my point was that if no one gave them money they would be off the streets just maybe

That is a valid, hypothesis style testing strategy that could be applied directly to extreme situations.

I guess my point was that if no one gave them money they would be off the streets just maybe

I get you. Thing is that I think working is just out of the question for a lot these people, for whatever reasons. But no matter what people always find a way to survive. If nobody gave them money they would find other ways to keep going. I mean, there are always dumpsters brimming with stale bread and ****, right? And if you closed the dumpsters they'd find something else to sustain them. People just keep going and going until they're blown up or they waste away. It's one of the few things you can admire about people.

People just keep going and going until they're blown up or they waste away. It's one of the few things you can admire about people.

The emphasis should be placed on some people you can admire...not everyone, especially in our modern society...

I used to give em change or whatever now I dont.
One time I was coming out of a 7-11 and there was a bum at door, he asked for change and I told him let me check in my car. So I walk to the car and get like a $1 out in change and say here you go.. This guy just stuck his hand out and wanted me to walk back and give him the money. I asked you dont want it? he said yah and still stood there, I got in my car shaking my head in disbelief and just left.
If I see bums hanging around a food place asking for change so they can eat, I just buy em food.

I get you. Thing is that I think working is just out of the question for a lot these people, for whatever reasons. But no matter what people always find a way to survive. If nobody gave them money they would find other ways to keep going. I mean, there are always dumpsters brimming with stale bread and ****, right? And if you closed the dumpsters they'd find something else to sustain them. People just keep going and going until they're blown up or they waste away. It's one of the few things you can admire about people.


VERY VERY TRUE

My wife has an uncle who is deaf and mute and work for a whataburger and has been there for years, make **** money but he makes his own, doesnt ask nothing from anyone

so I vote Never cause I never do

Once my cousin said he gave this bum a $5 bill and the bum went to the beer store (Now wait) the bum came out with a PKG of Ham and Bread to feed him and his homies

I have never even seen a homeless person before. Living in podunk does have some privledges.

I do sometimes. On about 3 occasions I've walked into a deli and just bought them a large sandwich though.

I figure, what the hell do I need this loose pocket money for anyway? If I have a buck or two or some change, i'll give it up just because if it makes them feel better then why the hell not.

We have karma on this site and we use it for good and bad things.
Karms should also be applied to real life.
If you help someone in need,
by giving them money/food,
then maybe you;ll get the help you may need in the future.

We have karma on this site and we use it for good and bad things.
Karms should also be applied to real life.
If you help someone in need,
by giving them money/food,
then maybe you;ll get the help you may need in the future.

I see what you're saying but I find that if you try to live like this you'll get taken advantage of pretty quickly. Unfortunately you need to be an ******* sometimes to get by in this world or people will walk all over you.

In this situation, if you give one guy money you'll have everyone else around bugging you as well. So do you give all of them money as well? Or do you pick and choose who to help? And when half the people have money and the other half is pissed off and will possibly beat the **** out of the lucky ones as soon as you're gone have you really done a good deed?

i hate when people mistake kindness for weakness, thats happened to me and it shocks the hell out of people when they get the big fat "Go **** yourself i aint helping you do **** anymore" from me.

I see what you're saying but I find that if you try to live like this you'll get taken advantage of pretty quickly. Unfortunately you need to be an ******* sometimes to get by in this world or people will walk all over you.

In this situation, if you give one guy money you'll have everyone else around bugging you as well. So do you give all of them money as well? Or do you pick and choose who to help? And when half the people have money and the other half is pissed off and will possibly beat the **** out of the lucky ones as soon as you're gone have you really done a good deed?

i cant say anything about giving to more than one person as where i live there are only people by themselves. So i guess its easier for me to give them stuff, then it is for you.

i cant say anything about giving to more than one person as where i live there are only people by themselves. So i guess its easier for me to give them stuff, then it is for you.

It all depends on the situation...but homeless people tend to congregate where I live.

Ribs, I had ribs for lunch....that's why I'm doing this.

i hate when people mistake kindness for weakness, thats happened to me and it shocks the hell out of people when they get the big fat "Go **** yourself i aint helping you do **** anymore" from me.

I experience that too. But that basically comes from the exploiters/bull****ters who think that by you giving them an inch means that you have given them the whole damn mile...

No........

like Round 1 said, if theyre some illegal person working hard for a living then ya...

but not these damn guys that have so many oppurtunities and sit their ass down and make you feel sorry for them...

Most of them are druggies anways, and I saw one go in a ****in Porsche once..I had friends that bought them food then you see them go throw it in the garbage...

If someone wants money they have to earn it, if they have the oppurtunity to go to work and don't then **** them...I work for my money, what makes them think they shouldnt?

If you ever been to San Francisco which is about 1 hour away from me...you see people entertaining others for money...

Some guys breakdance, some guys play music, sometimes you see a old ass white dude rapping with a mic LOL, or you see someone sing or whatever....they actually do somethin for their money..

If they were working fulltime and put long hours in and still dont make much...then I shall help them

Only if they ADMIT they are going to use the money I give them to buy booze or crack. I reward honesty.

Only if they ADMIT they are going to use the money I give them to buy booze or crack. I reward honesty.
**** that man

Why waste my money buying someone else drugs lol

I can do a lot more useful stuff with that money..

**** that man

Why waste my money buying someone else drugs lol

I can do a lot more useful stuff with that money..

Its the Christian thing to do.... :p

Never.....

Just wondering what you guys did when you pass homeless dudes begging for change. Do you toss them some, ignore them or tell them to **** off?

I used to give these guys money a lot but I hardly do anymore at all. I'm not a Reaganite who thinks that they're all just too lazy to go and work for a living...a lot of these people are really crazy and can't straighten themselves out. However I withhold my cash for a number of reasons:

- A lot of them will just go spend it on booze or worse, so how am I helping them?

- Some of them actually are just too lazy to get out and get a job. When I lived in Montreal there was one guy near my school who apparently made $10/hour panhandling and was set up in some sweet house by his girlfriend. **** that, I'm not contributing to that sort of nonsense.

- Once you give one of these guys money the other ones will swarm all around you like leeches. I don't tolerate that level of greed for people of any class, so I shouldn't tolerate it from homeless people.

- A lot of them are *******s. You give them some money and they act like you didn't give them enough. **** that, here I am being nice and that is how they act.

Now I see rich people treating these people like they're garbage. I'm not in favour of that, I politely tell them that I don't have anything to give them and walk on. But whenever I do give out any money these days I feel pissed off about it, so I take that as a sign that I'm not doing something that's all the right.


Yeah, I know people who've talked to some of those bums, after calling them on their scam, and some have admitted to making quite a bit of money. One guy actually dressed in a suit before he left his house so his wife thought he was going to a real job.

I don't do it much. I give sometimes to the dudes playing music, because they're actually doing something that takes talent. I don't care if they make money, because they are, at the very least, providing a form of entertainment. Especially the people who are good at the sax, or trumpet, or the street drums (buckets). I like hearing that stuff as I walk down the street, it makes it more enjoyable. (Even though I'm hardly ever in the city)

I always do. I know alot of people who don't for some of the reasons Bombardier listed, but I mean they don't have a house. Each of us goes home at night and has a place to sleep. Knowing they don't know where their next meal is coming from, or where they are going to sleep, or if they'll make it through the winter nights is terrible. Nobody chooses to live life like that. I seen a guy in new york sleeping in the entrance to a warehouse at like 2 am. in November, thats sad. It's hard enough for people to get jobs, i'm sure alot of them would get jobs if they could, but they can't. I always give them money, whether it's 5 bucks or 20 bucks, they need it a helluva lot more than I do, and that's enough for me to help them out.

I always do. I know alot of people who don't for some of the reasons Bombardier listed, but I mean they don't have a house. Each of us goes home at night and has a place to sleep. Knowing they don't know where their next meal is coming from, or where they are going to sleep, or if they'll make it through the winter nights is terrible. Nobody chooses to live life like that. I seen a guy in new york sleeping in the entrance to a warehouse at like 2 am. in November, thats sad. It's hard enough for people to get jobs, i'm sure alot of them would get jobs if they could, but they can't. I always give them money, whether it's 5 bucks or 20 bucks, they need it a helluva lot more than I do, and that's enough for me to help them out.

Hey man

How would u know they cant get jobs?
Lot of people are all druggies and stuff and I know that from experience(Not that I'm a bum)

Hey man

How would u know they cant get jobs?
Lot of people are all druggies and stuff and I know that from experience(Not that I'm a bum)
True, but alot of them aren't. That's like when a teacher punishes everyone for what one student did. Isn't very logical.

True, but alot of them aren't. That's like when a teacher punishes everyone for what one student did. Isn't very logical.

Can I ask why they can't get jobs exactly?

Can I ask why they can't get jobs exactly?
Same reason alot of people in the United States cannot get jobs. Lack of work options availible. I've turned in 4 different applications and haven't got a job yet, and besides, be honest, would you hire a homeless person?

Same reason alot of people in the United States cannot get jobs. Lack of work options availible. I've turned in 4 different applications and haven't got a job yet, and besides, be honest, would you hire a homeless person?

LOL!

They dont gotta work as a waitor or anythin like that etc.

Some homeless people are homeless because of what you just said, but there are lot of homeless people who don't even try...

I would love to help as many people as I can but sometimes I just don't know...

LOL!

They dont gotta work as a waitor or anythin like that etc.

Some homeless people are homeless because of what you just said, but there are lot of homeless people who don't even try...

I would love to help as many people as I can but sometimes I just don't know...
I agree with you 100%. Some homeless people don't try, and that's why they are homeless. But let's say some man works at a company, like a computer company where you are a number, and he gets laid off with 10 other people. His wife leaves him because he cannot support her, he loses his house, and all his money. He's now homeless, and he tries to get jobs but can't get any. Some people are like that, it's a 50/50 chance, but like I said, I can't hold it against them because some other *******s are fakes. I just feel for people with no place to live.

Sometimes I give money to homeless people but they seem to get offended when I offer so I wait for them to ask or giv eme a certain look that says that they really need it right now, even if it's to get a drink with...BUT I WILL NOT give any money to a crack head, they are the best hustlers on the planet...I give because you never know who is asking you and what has happened to them to get to a place where they have to ask for money...I don't give because I would want someone to give me something if I was down in out, because if I ever was doing that bad I would rob a muthaf*cka, so I give rather occasionaly to homeless peole when I can, because atlest they are asking for it and not trying to take it...

I agree with you 100%. Some homeless people don't try, and that's why they are homeless. But let's say some man works at a company, like a computer company where you are a number, and he gets laid off with 10 other people. His wife leaves him because he cannot support her, he loses his house, and all his money. He's now homeless, and he tries to get jobs but can't get any. Some people are like that, it's a 50/50 chance, but like I said, I can't hold it against them because some other *******s are fakes. I just feel for people with no place to live.

Ya man, I agree with you also...

If I know a person is homeless and is doing all he can..then I will help, if i know theyre just some druggie wanting to spend the money we work for on drugs, then I will not help, hell no

I like helping people and willing to help any person that really needs it...

Ya man, I agree with you also...

If I know a person is homeless and is doing all he can..then I will help, if i know theyre just some druggie wanting to spend the money we work for on drugs, then I will not help, hell no

I like helping people and willing to help any person that really needs it...
same here, but you never know by their appearance. So I figure, help all of them, and you're bound to help a person who really needs it.

I didn't expect this to be a thought provoking thread but it is. The fact is that many people are 1 lost job away from homelessness...

Heh, man I've got the greatest wife in the world. I just got back from coaching my daughters tee-ball game and I'm hot and a little grumpy. The door opens and my babycakes walks in and hands me a pit can of Foster's. :luvbed: Did I mention she has a great rack too. :D

...on the other hand too many bums are simply think they are too good to take an honest job at minimum wage, or are just unreliable junkies that couldn't hold down a job for more than 2 days in a row. Those people I have no sympathy for and wish they would just die and stop being a drain on the taxpayers of this country.

I didn't expect this to be a thought provoking thread but it is. The fact is that many people are 1 lost job away from homelessness...

Heh, man I've got the greatest wife in the world. I just got back from coaching my daughters tee-ball game and I'm hot and a little grumpy. The door opens and my babycakes walks in and hands me a pit can of Foster's. :luvbed: Did I mention she has a great rack too. :D

...on the other hand too many bums are simply think they are too good to take an honest job at minimum wage, or are just unreliable junkies that couldn't hold down a job for more than 2 days in a row. Those people I have no sympathy for and wish they would just die and stop being a drain on the taxpayers of this country.


How is someone who searches through your garbage can for food a drain on the taxpayers of this country.

Did you see the report this year on government spending?

100 million dollars was spent in Earth Worm research this year.

The US consulate in Iraq, "that's the ambassaders house" will cost 20 Billion dollars. That's as much as the new World Trade Center building.

The Economy is drained in Far worse ways......

For example, the Senate Energey bill is going to award over 100 Million dollars in loans to the former Enron executives to drill for Coal in the midwest.

I once met a homeless chinese guy. I felt bad for him, so I taught him a catch phrase he wont soon forget. I said:

"When times get tough chan. You just have to tell the tough cookies to talk to the pistola"

With his thick cantonese accent he replied:

"Burr I dont haas pistola!"

Its ok Chan I said. The pistol knows what you are capable of.

I once met a homeless chinese guy. I felt bad for him, so I taught him a catch phrase he wont soon forget. I said:

"When times get tough chan. You just have to tell the tough cookies to talk to the pistola"

With his thick cantonese accent he replied:

"Burr I dont haas pistola!"

Its ok Chan I said. The pistol knows what you are capable of.

Is this guy funny? :confused: I really cannot tell.

Is this guy funny? :confused: I really cannot tell.

Its that you chan?

Its that you chan?

Yup. Now that you don't have to deal with my thick Cantonese accent, I must ask......what the hell are you talking about?

lmfao The Teacher is ****ing hilarious. I picture the dude behind the name to look just like the guy in the avatar, with a pistol in his hand...and a low rough voice saying, "talk to the pistola punk.

Im obviously a proud member of his faction. I could not have been happier.

Yup. Now that you don't have to deal with my thick Cantonese accent, I must ask......what the hell are you talking about?

Do I hear something?
















oh wait. Thats just my pistola action baby!

I don't give people I know and like money usually, let alone homeless people. They might have it rough and I'm sorry about that, but that doesn't mean I'm just going to hand them some money from my pocket. I'm 22, don't feel like I should be giving some 30-40 year old derelect money. One guy grabbed my ****ing shirt one time and I shoved him back, wanted to beat the hell out of him. Don't grab peoples' clothes unless you're wanting to get knocked out.

See if I were to help a homeless person (or people) out, I just couldn't hand them free money. That just encourages them to stay that way. I'd gladly like help them get cleaned up some. Get them a suit, help'em find work, that sort of ****. I don't have any real sympathy for people on drugs at all. They knew the risk when they got on the drugs, so unless there is a real circumstance like they were a crack baby and been on the streets all their life, I don't give a **** about some drug addict.

Yeah, now that I think about it, just kill them all and make the world a better place. Same with all the violent criminals. Why the **** should they get 3 square meals a day, get to work out in the yard and watch cable tv. They live better than a lot of honest hardworking folks. put them to work doing back breaking labor until they drop and then bury them where they fall.

If the homeless person is playing a musical instrument or something....I will give them money too.

I am a sucker for street performers. Homeless or not.

strap rickshaws to them...that's the solution!

i gave a guy food and some cash who was selling magazines, he hounded me a few days later for money, i stopped it right there, he was plain taking advantage.

I agree with masterdirector too, rahabilitation is much better if they dont want it tough, handouts don't do anyone any favours.

I tried to be nice one time. Gave this guy a ride. My car was having problems and he claimed he could fix it. Already I was suspicious. He told me what the problem was, which I knew was wrong. He said he had a friend that could fix it. First he said the part would be like $20. I wasn't buying it, but I was going to give the guy the money anyhow. He saw inside my wallet and saw that I had a lot of twenties. Then he said it'd be $25, meaning I'd have to give him $40. I worked at the strip joint then so I made plenty of money. Gave him $40, just to give him the benefit of the doubt. He got out of the car and went running.

A few days later I saw the same guy. He went running the other direction as soon as he saw me. For $40, I got him out of my life for good. Kinda like in A Bronx Tale.

I tried to be nice one time. Gave this guy a ride. My car was having problems and he claimed he could fix it. Already I was suspicious. He told me what the problem was, which I knew was wrong. He said he had a friend that could fix it. First he said the part would be like $20. I wasn't buying it, but I was going to give the guy the money anyhow. He saw inside my wallet and saw that I had a lot of twenties. Then he said it'd be $25, meaning I'd have to give him $40. I worked at the strip joint then so I made plenty of money. Gave him $40, just to give him the benefit of the doubt. He got out of the car and went running.

A few days later I saw the same guy. He went running the other direction as soon as he saw me. For $40, I got him out of my life for good. Kinda like in A Bronx Tale.
LOL!

If you're rich as hell, then **** it...

but if someone stole $40 from me they better run!

Thats funny, knowing something of you that first line is quite amusing.
(just kidding)
"i tried to be nice one time" :D

I cant give you karma so i hit you up with 100 mill

I sometimes give them cigarretes or some change but not really more than that. If if I had more money I would. But I never give money to those *******s who come to your car and wash your windshield when you dont ask for it or try to sell you free newspapers.

Thats funny, knowing something of you that first line is quite amusing.
(just kidding)
"i tried to be nice one time" :D

I cant give you karma so i hit you up with 100 mill

LOL, that was you who gave me the $100 million. Damn I was going through all these posts looking for who gave me that. Thanks.

Yeah, I had to go back and re-read my post here. LOL, that line is pretty damn funny coming from me.

strap rickshaws to them...that's the solution!

LMAO!!

That's too perfect.

100 mill :eek:

Damn dude share the wealth.

**** the homeless. There's been a federal and state sponsored vehicle out of poverty and towards a college education since the 1970's. It's called the volunteer military.

Unless the person is an amputee veteran I'd be more likely to kick some ambition into them than give them a penny.

**** the homeless. There's been a federal and state sponsored vehicle out of poverty and towards a college education since the 1970's. It's called the volunteer military.

Unless the person is an amputee veteran I'd be more likely to kick some ambition into them than give them a penny.
The return of the pretender

i brought a homless man a slice of pizza with out him asking and he end up throw it on the floor on purpose so i learned my lession.

i brought a homless man a slice of pizza with out him asking and he end up throw it on the floor on purpose so i learned my lession.


....Exactly!

Good to see people bringing back all the good old threads. I enjoy nostalgia.

there was this homeless guy here in montreal who when you gave him like a dollar he gave you a pencil, it ends up this guy has a beachhouse in the islands

I was on the streets of boston the other night and this ****ing bum came up to me asked me for 2 dollars i gave him 1 he wouldnt leave me alone kept asking me for more and I said to him fine do you have any money on you? and he said yeah a five and the 1 you just gave me so i told him give me back the five and I will give you a 10 and he said ok so I handed him the 10 dollars he just walked aways with my 5 he was supposed to give me the 1 i gave him before that and the 10 i just gave him. So i ran up to him me and my buddy and got in his face said buddy i was trying to help you more than you were asking and now your gonna screw me i cant believe you give me back the 10 bucks man. He then said you didnt give me a 10 I was like dude dont even bother trying to make up something now because I was trying to help you and be nice and your gonna do this, then 2 more bums came walking up and my buddy and I were on crack corner on our way to china town in boston at like 330 am after partying and when these other bums came up we decided to walk away I mean this **** is the called the combat zone one of the worst places in boston for violence.....so when we turned back around the bum was still there and the other 2 bums walked away we ran up to the guy again and got back in his face to get the 10 dollars back well he said to us guys you didnt give me a 10 but if I look in my hand and I have one I will admit my mistake and give you it back so what does he do he looks in his hand and what does he find my 10 dollar bill he hands it back to me and turns around and runs, not 2 seconds later does this bum turn around yell to us JUST SO YOU KNOW I WASNT SCARED then took off again. Funny **** figured I would tell you.

used to be a homeless guy in my area....he was a millionaire but chose to live homeless

had 5 homes!!!

Never.

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yeah i do. im jus a nice person. it may not look like it but i am. i even give the carnival ppl extra money for the hell of it. i remember i dropped my phonehttp://www.phonescoop.com/phones/zoom.php?p=813&g=2 like 100 feet high cause its so slim it slipped out of my phone case and i couldnt find it but the carnival guy found it. and gave it to me. i went the next day with my son and i was lookin for him so i can give him $20 for finding it buuuuuuut i didnt see him :(

its a better feeling for me to give then recieve.alot better

I see what you're saying but I find that if you try to live like this you'll get taken advantage of pretty quickly. Unfortunately you need to be an ******* sometimes to get by in this world or people will walk all over you.


I give if I have change usually,if somebody was acting like an ******* after my gesture I would just walk away,**** that,Its not even worth getting upset over.

About what you said though,I remember this teacher i had like in middleschool,Religious type,and I remember this came up in class once,the whole giving to homeless thing,and the frauds and *******s that are out there,his take on that was,In gods eyes he gave,he did good,and if that other person is doing wrong,well thats on him,He did his part to help.

Although Im not religious,I feel more or less the same way.

Later in college this topic came up in class,and I was pretty surprised at how many people said they didnt give to the homeless and felt that they were generaly scum,I remember that it was maybe like 3 people who said they did give change when they could.Which tells me theres plenty of people who already give homeless people flack,So I dont feel bad for giving if one or two people Ive ever gave to in my life were frauds.

nope never...but last christmas i bought 5 people subs from subway

nope never...but last christmas i bought 5 people subs from subway

Post of the god damn millenium.

Change in my pocket is as far as I go... and I never give it to the complete looking destitute homeless people. Preferably somebody actually doing something... whether it be playing an insturment or whatever.

it depends...if they are loud and obnoxious, no but if they seem sincere, i sometimes hook them up with a buck or two

its a better feeling for me to give then recieve.alot better


exactly. It's some sort of weird rush that I get. I just like giving people things. It makes me feel better about myself. Infact, I probably help people more than I help myself. I know I get played and I still help the people. Im a christian and while I do stuff against my religion, I think that ultimately, if I give more than I receive, I'll have my place in the big upstairs.

All the time. I really don't care what ever they do with the money.