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Resolute 14 · 09-08-2004, 11:53 PM

I never give money to people begging for it on the street.

First, I have no idea if they are truely in need, or con artists. As an example, the guys who are occiasionally parked on Glenmore at 5th and Memorial at 36th have been "stranded" for at least five months now. Those losers are counting on a middle class guilt trip to get them some free money.

Second, I dont trust many of those people to spend any money I give them on anything but booze and drugs.

If you are on a "rich man's guilt trip" give some money to the homeless shelter, womans shelter, the mustard seed, CUPS, etc. Your money will be far better spent there than on a bum on 7th avenue.

09-08-2004, 11:53 PM	#39
Resolute 14 In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2003 Exp:	I never give money to people begging for it on the street. First, I have no idea if they are truely in need, or con artists. As an example, the guys who are occiasionally parked on Glenmore at 5th and Memorial at 36th have been "stranded" for at least five months now. Those losers are counting on a middle class guilt trip to get them some free money. Second, I dont trust many of those people to spend any money I give them on anything but booze and drugs. If you are on a "rich man's guilt trip" give some money to the homeless shelter, womans shelter, the mustard seed, CUPS, etc. Your money will be far better spent there than on a bum on 7th avenue.