Comments on: How many people have given a begger money or food and know what they did with it?

By: the wonderer

the wonderer — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:06:57 +0000

maybe he was vegitarian………

By: Niko Marco G

Niko Marco G — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:57:53 +0000

that happens a lot here in my country (a country in asia). its very sad and to an extent even disappointing. sometimes, i feel just like you. i feel like not giving to beggars anymore.

one important lesson though that i would just like to share is the statement: “caritas christi urget nos”. i learned it in religion class. its latin for the love of christ urges us. its a very beautiful phrase in my opinion.
it tells us that it doesn’t matter what will be of our gift just as long as it has been done out of love for jesus who commanded us to love our brothers as we love ourselves.

this thought always lessens my irritation and makes me feel better. i suggest you try it next time you experience the situation you had. god bless.

By: wildrover

wildrover — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:14:30 +0000

Never grow weary of doing good.Your intention is what you are responsible for not theirs. Do good for good’s sake. Peace.

By: BiGirl

BiGirl — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:20:27 +0000

Yes. A man I gave money to told me he was going to buy wiskey with it. I really don’t mind when people do this. It’s not my job to judge them and make sure they spend the money wisely. It’s just my job to help the needy as I can. After that it is out of my hands. I will continue to help the needy as I am able.

By: ktwister

ktwister — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:49:30 +0000

There used to be a man on the corner of a exit ramp. He never held a sign up but just sat there.

I used to bring him a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, crackers and some juice every morning on my way to work.
He ate it with a smile and but never really spoke but you could tell on his face he was thankfull.

I only did this about a couple of weeks, never saw him again.

We have a begger outside our work who can be down right hateful at times.

By: Pichi

Pichi — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:20:32 +0000

The truth is, that homeless people can get foodstamps.
Many receive Social Security or Disability.
In most areas of the US and Canada, meals are readily available at least twice a day, 7 days a week, at various locations. Other assistance, such as medical, clothing, and such is also available.

Some who sit on street corners with signs aren’t even what we would strictly define as homeless.

The bottom line is that most (I am sure there are exceptions) who hustle on street corners, or who panhandle, are trying to get money for drugs, alcohol, and/or cigarettes.

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I wanted to add that, from information from someone I knew that for a few months fell on such hard times he was jobless and homeless, that those who are there like he was … DONT stand on street corners, hustle, or panhandle! The ones that are there through circumstances and want to get back up … they utilize the resources available and get back up as soon as they can. He is now back in the middle class workforce and life he had before the hard times hit.

By: dick

dick — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:38:21 +0000

my daughter and i gave a man $5.00 i don’t care what he did with the money. it was given from the heart. so i never thought twice. the man you helped was rude and not to hungry or he would have never got rid of good kfc. his loss. your loss. he most likely wanted drugs if he said he would work for food. he was a con. next time give one dollar if you feel you want to.

By: delirium_sj

delirium_sj — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:40:09 +0000

Not exactly, I’ve had kids asking for money to buy food and snubbed actual food when I offered it to them though. That’s why I don’t give money anymore…you know some of those people are actually sending their kids to college?! Crazy. Keep your money, and your food. I saw a great answer here the other day that said to print out flyers listing the local shelters and places that give food to the homeless and hand that to the panhandlers. Great idea cos then you really reach the people who need it and if they don’t, well all you wasted was the cost to print the page and NOT a whole bucket of chicken!

By: Sharayah

Sharayah — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:01:30 +0000

Yes. They don’t really mean what they write on the cardboard- do they. It is the real deal. I’ve seen the same thing you experienced. I’ve even met business owners who have offered work to one. The job: picking up shingles and scrap that fell around the dumpster on the ground. The beggar didn’t want that job. He said he could make more money just holding the sign.

By: Meghanita

Meghanita — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:35:31 +0000

once, i was at mcdonalds, and this guy was asking for food. i worked with a homeless mission, so i recognized him. i usually went and bought breakfast for a couple of the guys once a week. well, this guy was really drunk, and i decided to buy him some food. he was really irritated by it. i gave him 3 bucks for “the bus” also, knowing what it was REALLY going to be used for… but he was really drunk and tried to kiss me.. it was so gross, then he dropped his food all over… it was scary. but, i debate… sometimes i think that you should just give and not question. other times, i dunno… but there was one time i didn’t help a beggar and it haunted me.. because he just looked like he was really in need. recently, there was this guy that i felt compelled to help, and he tried to hit me when i brought him soem food. though, recently, i’ve observed him and noticed he is obviously mentally disturbed, i think maybe even schizophrenic.