I don't understand why you seem to be dead-set on giving money? You have the choice to help out by giving food or food vouchers, versus giving money. Why would you even risk the chance of giving money and having it go to drugs, if you had the option of giving food instead? It makes no sense.
A buck or some change isn't a big deal really. its in your pocket and you just give it out of pity...who gives a fuck if they get drugs with it. party on.
This attitude comes from a place of ignorance and selfisness. You give cash - not because it is the best thing for people that beg on the street - not because it is best for the community as a whole - but because it makes YOU feel good.
I don't really give a shit about them to be honest. But if they want a dollar, here, take it, its really not that big of a deal.
Balls are a main component of the male reproductive system. If your different then 99% of us then I guess you got a Lance Armstrong thing going on or something like that.
Dead set on giving money? Let's see I mentioned in this thread there are better ways to give money than just directly to the homeless. And in the post you quoted I mentioned that I have donated over a hundred hours of my time to the homeless. But you read my posts as dead set on giving money?????????? Do I give money to homeless on occassion . . . I do. I suppose I could go get them some food, but it is much easier and faster to give them money . . . I guess I'm selfish that way.
I have been homeless. Unless you have been there, experienced that, then you shouldn't speak Ill of those who are. The homeless population is only growing. I agree it's a sad sight. I think it's pretty pathetic that people should be placed in that position to begin with, to grovel for a warm meal. A warm place to sleep. I never panhandled when I was homeless but I have a certain respect for those who do. That's your dignity in the shitter right there. Luckily I wasn't homeless for long. When I was I went to the soup kitchens and feeds around Portland and slept at the shelter till I could get back on my feet. It is not a fun experience, though I have learned to be grateful for what I have. For the roof over my head, my job, three meals a day. So, when they do food drives around Portland I do my part. When I'm walking down the street and I have some change or a couple of bucks I can live without I'll give it to a homeless person. Sure, they might get a drink with it. I could give less a damn. It might not get them off the street, but it lets them know they are not alone. They are fucking people too. So go vote for fucking Bush man.
Jesus.... Just wasted time I'll never get back reading that OP.... What kinda piece of shit treats another human like that....? Shameful... That really hurt my spirit...
