Do You Ever Give Money To Panhandlers

**IRescue452** · 07-24-2006, 01:23 PM

I've only seen homeless people on the street once or twice in our area, in my life. We have plenty of shelters here that are rarely full, so if they are truely in need, they'll find my money there.

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 07-25-2006, 03:29 PM

I don't because usually I'm by myself and I don't trust them not to hurt me or something. We don't have many here because our police will take them to the Red Cross and get them some help, if they really need it. The ones who really need help seem grateful, the ones who are just mooching, move on to greener pastures.

**Sevaede** · 07-26-2006, 01:49 AM

I do not.

I don't have money to spare. Period. We have enough to take care of ourselves and our (fur)babies. Most of the people I have encountered have been like the aforementioned "pros". I've talked to some folks who panhandle and they said they've made several HUNDRED dollars in a sitting (spanning a few hours.).

**kitten645** · 07-26-2006, 06:22 AM

Never.

I work in SF and between the train and the two blocks to my office I run a gamaut thru 10-12 VERY aggressive panhandlers. I've seen reports that more than half of these "homeless" are so as a matter of personal preference or "lifestyle".

In addition most of these people have an animal of some sort for the sympathy factor. This pisses me off most. If you can't take care of yourself fine, but it's not the animals fault. I have give some of these people kibble for the cat or dog.

I've also seen a van load of people dropped off in the financial district with a few taking each street first thing in the morning. Then picked up at night!

What a nice operation!