We've had FFs standing in the road with the boot as well. I give them my spare (VERY spare) change. It's for a good cause and as long as they have the required permits and aren't causing traffic problems, so be it. I've also seen unemployed people stand at the end of an off ramp holding a sign asking for spare change. Now THAT's wrong. Rather than waste your time standing around, go to the library and look for a job, for God's sake!!!!