Would You Ever Give Money To A Panhandler*?

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Would You Ever Give Money To A Panhandler*?

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Contributor: SaucyxGirl SaucyxGirl
I'll usually chat them up and try to get a feel. I went through a rough period in my late teens early twenties that left me on a few occasions needing to swallow my pride and do this so that I could actually eat.
I think that the perception of panhanders making large sums of money in a day are rare cases. If I recall correctly on a very good day my total was about $15. A few of the "squaters"/"Gutter punks" I knew back then made about the same.

So while the vast majority of them are doing it for beer and drug money there is a portion that are doing it to actually get a meal that day.
06/17/2013
Contributor: Alan & Michele Alan & Michele
Very rarely have we given any of them money, but we will stop to buy them a drink (NON alcoholic)-- something iced in the summer, something hot in winter. If we have any extra to spare we'll buy them a sandwich too.
06/17/2013
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
I do on occasion, and usually feel guilty when I do not. I know that most of it goes for alcohol or drugs - but I drink as well. Intellectually I know that giving them money keeps them from getting real help with their issues, but having a kind heart for someone less fortunate isn't a bad thing.
06/17/2013
Contributor: Virgingasms Virgingasms
I have once.
06/17/2013
Contributor: JADE76 JADE76
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Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
*Panhander, beggar, or whatever you call a person asking for money from strangers in public.
yes i did once until you have more people asking for money cuz they saw me be nice to one
06/17/2013
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
*Panhander, beggar, or whatever you call a person asking for money from strangers in public.
Depends on how they appear to me at the time. I saw an older man once, with his dog. They really looked down and out, but he was doing all he could to shelter his dog. That I could tell. I was very, very generous with him. Another guy walked up and smelled to high heaven of booze and actually said "got a buck for me, I need another bottle of something". I told him, "no way buddy". It all depends, eh?
06/17/2013
Contributor: Allstars316 Allstars316
I learned from an old teacher. We were on a field trip and he was going over the rules and such. He said if any panhandler asks. Don't. But offer to buy him a coffee. Cause you really don't know what he is going to use the money for. This way you know where the money is going.
06/18/2013
Contributor: marmouse marmouse
I buy them coffee/sandwiches sometimes but honestly if I give them money, it's up to them what they do with it it. Yes, they might buy alcohol or drugs, but I've been there and I'd rather they have money to buy it with than do something else drastic. Besides, a dollar is not going to get you a lot of anything.
06/18/2013
Contributor: RonLee RonLee
I don't hand over cash anymore.
More recently I've given hand warmers in cold weather I have given away food too. Back in the 80's downtown chicago, a fellow asked for money to buy something to eat. I had just bought my own dinner from McDonalds and had it in a takeout bag. After I gave it to him he still asked for money. I was watching him as I walked away and saw the SOB drop the bag of food I had just given him in a trash can. It was years before I gave any panhandler anything after that, of course I wasn't in financial position to share much either actually. When I finally did start sharing again, I was talking with one of the fellows who wanted booze so I gave him one of the half liter beers I had just purchased. He quite liked that and told me a few amusing stories as we drank.
06/18/2013
Contributor: bratcat bratcat
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Originally posted by marmouse
I buy them coffee/sandwiches sometimes but honestly if I give them money, it's up to them what they do with it it. Yes, they might buy alcohol or drugs, but I've been there and I'd rather they have money to buy it with than do something ... more
This is very true, it's no ones place to judge others for addictions.
A lot of the homeless population suffer from some form of mental disorder, so they will turn to drugs or alcohol to try and cope with that stress. 40% of schizophrenics are found within the homeless community alone, and are either outcasted from their families because of a lack of understanding about their disorder or leave home during a break down or to not be a burden on their families. And many of the vets who are homeless suffer from PTSD.
Being under the poverty line it is hard enough to get the medical attention on deserves and theres a big sigma that those who are homeless are a burden on society because they "wont" find a job and juts spend their time drinking. Many cannot find a place to bathe let alone afford new or nicer clothes to go job hunting and are usually turned down applications when they try to find a job - i've whiteness this first hand.
06/18/2013
Contributor: bettyboom bettyboom
I know in my city that there is a guy that chooses to be homeless (yes, you read that right) and still asks people for money, which I find to be morally wrong. However, most people that have asked for money from my boyfriend then try to ask him for other stuff. There was a guy that my boyfriend actually went and bought food for, came back, and the guy asked him for thirty bucks. I've had a lot of bad experiences with panhandlers, but I also know that there are a lot of people who need help, and most of the time I can't stand to say no if I know I have money, but also I know of places they can go for help so I don't see them again the next day doing the same stuff and possibly getting hurt being on the street. It's really a hard question. Kind of the "teach a man to fish..." scenario.
06/18/2013
Contributor: falalena falalena
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Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
*Panhander, beggar, or whatever you call a person asking for money from strangers in public.
I don't carry any money on me otherwise I spend it and have no idea what I spent it on.
06/18/2013