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    Quote Originally Posted by Ave07 View Post
    Saw a panhandler a few days ago asking for some change so he can book a bus trip back to NYC as he lost everything that the casino down here.
    I saw a panhandler attack someone and cut the skin of his nose off cause he didn't have meth on him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Symphonic View Post
    if you want to help a panhandler give them actual food.
    Pretty much this! More than once I've treated panhandlers to a decent Timmies meal, and a couple of coffees to go. However, if they decline, and only want cash - then no - no matter what the excuse I won't. I spent 4 years in my teens on the street, and I know exactly where that cash is going!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eliandal View Post
    Pretty much this! More than once I've treated panhandlers to a decent Timmies meal, and a couple of coffees to go. However, if they decline, and only want cash - then no - no matter what the excuse I won't. I spent 4 years in my teens on the street, and I know exactly where that cash is going!
    and there was this one guy 'me' that actually needed a bed and meal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayburner View Post
    and there was this one guy 'me' that actually needed a bed and meal.
    I can get you that bed (when I'm actually working in town) - I actually do have enough connections to make sure you're safe for the night, and I already offered you a meal (with additional coffees for later )

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    I think a lot of these people are in need. If I had more money I would help them out. However, I ran into an instance the other day I was quite disgusted by. A homeless man came into the little ceasers I was picking up a pizza at and just walked in front of everyone. No big deal, I don't like confrontation, and if someone is really in that much of a hurry, by all means. As he continues to order, every other word is "I'm homeless". He then continues his order, and right as the employee finishes he cancels everything except a pizza, then says that this employee should just throw all that extra stuff on with the one pizza he was getting because he was homeless. My jaw just dropped in my mind at this kind of nonsense.

    I'm also more of a fan of the people on the corner who say they will work for their food or something instead of just give it to them.
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    I'm always surprised that anyone gives them money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by want my Slimjim View Post
    I try to boot them out from the private parking lots whenever I can, especially when they don't speak English. Otherwise I call the cops on them.
    Those guys are day laborers. They are legitimately looking for work. It is a rare occasion to see a Latino panhandling. At least it is here in Houston. We have thousands and thousands of day laborers though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spectral View Post
    I'm always surprised that anyone gives them money.
    It's a lot easier for me to pull out a bill (actually it's not lol, I rarely carry cash anymore, but for the sake of discussion) then drive somewhere, grab some food for them, and drive back.
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    If I had the cash to pay a DDoSer, I would in a heartbeat. Especially with the way the anti-legacy crowd has been attacked by the pro-legacy crowd day in and day out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eliandal View Post
    I can get you that bed (when I'm actually working in town) - I actually do have enough connections to make sure you're safe for the night, and I already offered you a meal (with additional coffees for later )

    heh! thanks bro. I'm good, i'm far away from those teenage/20 year old years. I like where your heart is at though

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    Quote Originally Posted by Allybeboba View Post
    Those guys are day laborers. They are legitimately looking for work. It is a rare occasion to see a Latino panhandling. At least it is here in Houston. We have thousands and thousands of day laborers though.
    No they're not they only there for money and booze. They need to get the boot the fact you live here and defend is mind boggling.

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    Could you be any more vague?
    A self employed Private Parking Lot Cop?
    I'm a landlord

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    don't be that landlord that shows up at your door, in your face "YOU GOT MY MONEY!!!" i hate those fuckers.

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    Do magicians count? I think that's the only one I've ever given money to, because his tricks were pretty cool.
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    I usually give pan handlers whatever change I have.

    I think they shouldn't be at intersections though, it could create a dangerous traffic situation. It is also annoying to be sitting in your car and have to deal with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alydael View Post
    I usually give pan handlers whatever change I have.

    I think they shouldn't be at intersections though, it could create a dangerous traffic situation. It is also annoying to be sitting in your car and have to deal with it.
    I figure they know all the bottlencks in the cityi or the area they are in. It's sometimes awkward being poorer than the person at the concrete median.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garnier Fructis View Post
    Do magicians count? I think that's the only one I've ever given money to, because his tricks were pretty cool.
    Street buskers that I come across. I'll pretty much always try to leave something - even if they're awful - at least they're trying something rather than just parking their butt on an optimal traffic corner hoping for the best.

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    I knew a homeless guy who I'd see at a local church somewhat often for the free breakfasts they'd have, and he was not well off, but every now and again he'd be fanning out 20's, proud of his $600 take or however much it was. I mean, more power to him, but it opened up my eyes about how much money they can make.

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    Get them to smile and show their teeth, a lot of homeless don't brush their teeth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mage21 View Post
    I knew a homeless guy who I'd see at a local church somewhat often for the free breakfasts they'd have, and he was not well off, but every now and again he'd be fanning out 20's, proud of his $600 take or however much it was. I mean, more power to him, but it opened up my eyes about how much money they can make.
    Oh yeah, guilt is a powerful tool.

    Imagine a man or a woman, begging on a corner where 300 people walk past them everyday, even if you only get half, of even a quarter of those 300 to drop a buck each, it adds up.

    There are even cases where (as has been pointed out in this thread) non homeless individuals pretend to be homeless and manage to pull in 6 figures. Tax free mind you.

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    I hate them, they're all over the Metro Detroit area.
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    I ignore them

    When ever they come up to me at gas stations saying they need a few dollars in gas I say hey I have a gallon container in my trunk lets fill it up and you can have it for your car.
    They usually walk away.

    I am more in favor of donating or helping at a kitchen or shelter

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