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GARFIELDKOOL · 01-25-2005, 03:25 PM

I work in our downtown area, and there are panhandlers all over the place. Some of them need money and most of them don't. I don't give any money to any of them. Chances are, they make more money than the average worker. This one dude I used to see had a cast on his foot and a can in one hand begging for change. He got on the city bus, and took the cast off. This other dude asked me for some money so he can get a cheeseburger with it. I told him I can't give him the money, but I'll buy him a cheeseburger. He told me that was okay. See? I surprised him with that response. Don't give!

Georgia's on my Mind · 01-25-2005, 03:40 PM

i hate beggars

Sterling Holobyte · 01-25-2005, 03:41 PM

Ugh! After high school I moved to Milwaukee for awhile, and I couldn't believe how many times someone asked me for money! I couldn't walk down the street without someone asking me.
...So I finally said, "Damn, Mom! Get a job!"

That last sentence is a joke, but the other stuff is for real! Some guy even asked me for money in the bathroom of the Grand Ave. Mall. I thought, damn, I can't even go into the can in the mall without some panhandler asking me for money! One reason I hated Milwaukee.

*MIBabe03* · 01-25-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

I work in our downtown area, and there are panhandlers all over the place. Some of them need money and most of them don't. I don't give any money to any of them. Chances are, they make more money than the average worker. This one dude I used to see had a cast on his foot and a can in one hand begging for change. He got on the city bus, and took the cast off. This other dude asked me for some money so he can get a cheeseburger with it. I told him I can't give him the money, but I'll buy him a cheeseburger. He told me that was okay. See? I surprised him with that response. Don't give!

My mom has to deal with those kind of people all the time. She never gives out money, besides chances are they'll use it for booze.

Moonlight Lady · 01-25-2005, 03:42 PM

I don't give handouts. Usually, I just say no and walk away.

dawsongirl · 01-25-2005, 04:03 PM

Some guy asked me for money in the post office parking lot. I lied and said I didn't have any. Which is usually true anyway.

Dutabi84 · 01-25-2005, 04:06 PM

There's a lot of homeless guys on the street corners in the busier parts of Austin. It's like they freaking work in shifts. As soon as one leaves, another one is there.

dlemond · 01-25-2005, 04:11 PM

I feel bad for anyone who needs money.

That includes myself.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-25-2005, 04:30 PM

Eh, I'm not going to let some greedy *******s ruin it for the ones who really DO need it. That is why I'm going to become rich and throw money on the streets for all to share and enjoy. Maybe the greedy ones can use it to go and buy and heart.

Penny Lane · 01-25-2005, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

I work in our downtown area, and there are panhandlers all over the place. Some of them need money and most of them don't. I don't give any money to any of them. Chances are, they make more money than the average worker. This one dude I used to see had a cast on his foot and a can in one hand begging for change. He got on the city bus, and took the cast off. This other dude asked me for some money so he can get a cheeseburger with it. I told him I can't give him the money, but I'll buy him a cheeseburger. He told me that was okay. See? I surprised him with that response. Don't give!

That was very good! Turn the tables on them! You know that the money would have gone for something other than food.

I would gladly take somebody and buy them a meal. At least you know what your money bought!

Penny Lane · 01-25-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dlemond

I feel bad for anyone who needs money.

Yes there really are a lot of needy people out there! It's too bad that some have spoiled things for others who are really in need! But how do we tell the difference? The world is too dangerous to take the time to help your fellow man anymore. It's too bad!

Rebel Queen 1980 · 01-25-2005, 06:27 PM

That is true.Rich man can pull a dirty trick as well.
I sometimes feel sorry for the bums we pass whenever we go to big cities
but my mom says that some of them want the money other uses.
The sign in the hands may read '' Will work food.'' but sometimes means
for something else like drugs and alcohol.Panhandling is so bad.

theanswerman · 01-25-2005, 06:30 PM

if i have a few extra dollars i give it to them, i don't care what they do with the money. if it makes them happy for a few minutes, so be it.

bandito · 01-25-2005, 06:36 PM

Theres no need for anyone to beg for money or become homeless. The welfare system in this country will help anyone down on their luck.

TheHappyBurgerMeister · 01-25-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sterling Holobyte

Ugh! After high school I moved to Milwaukee for awhile, and I couldn't believe how many times someone asked me for money! I couldn't walk down the street without someone asking me.
...So I finally said, "Damn, Mom! Get a job!"

That last sentence is a joke, but the other stuff is for real! Some guy even asked me for money in the bathroom of the Grand Ave. Mall. I thought, damn, I can't even go into the can in the mall without some panhandler asking me for money! One reason I hated Milwaukee.

I've lived in Milwaukee my whole life and not ONCE have i been panhandled. I must be lucky. Then again, I live in the suburbs and don't go to the downtown area very often. Try living/going to Chicago. There's TONS of panhandlers there!

01-25-2005, 03:25 PM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Don't give to panhandlers I work in our downtown area, and there are panhandlers all over the place. Some of them need money and most of them don't. I don't give any money to any of them. Chances are, they make more money than the average worker. This one dude I used to see had a cast on his foot and a can in one hand begging for change. He got on the city bus, and took the cast off. This other dude asked me for some money so he can get a cheeseburger with it. I told him I can't give him the money, but I'll buy him a cheeseburger. He told me that was okay. See? I surprised him with that response. Don't give!

01-25-2005, 03:41 PM	#3
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Ugh! After high school I moved to Milwaukee for awhile, and I couldn't believe how many times someone asked me for money! I couldn't walk down the street without someone asking me. ...So I finally said, "Damn, Mom! Get a job!" That last sentence is a joke, but the other stuff is for real! Some guy even asked me for money in the bathroom of the Grand Ave. Mall. I thought, damn, I can't even go into the can in the mall without some panhandler asking me for money! One reason I hated Milwaukee.
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01-25-2005, 03:42 PM	#5
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	I don't give handouts. Usually, I just say no and walk away.
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01-25-2005, 04:11 PM	#8
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I feel bad for anyone who needs money. That includes myself.
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01-25-2005, 04:30 PM	#9
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Eh, I'm not going to let some greedy *******s ruin it for the ones who really DO need it. That is why I'm going to become rich and throw money on the streets for all to share and enjoy. Maybe the greedy ones can use it to go and buy and heart.
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01-25-2005, 03:40 PM	#2
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	i hate beggars

01-25-2005, 04:03 PM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Some guy asked me for money in the post office parking lot. I lied and said I didn't have any. Which is usually true anyway.

01-25-2005, 04:06 PM	#7
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	There's a lot of homeless guys on the street corners in the busier parts of Austin. It's like they freaking work in shifts. As soon as one leaves, another one is there.

01-25-2005, 06:27 PM	#12
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	That is true.Rich man can pull a dirty trick as well. I sometimes feel sorry for the bums we pass whenever we go to big cities but my mom says that some of them want the money other uses. The sign in the hands may read '' Will work food.'' but sometimes means for something else like drugs and alcohol.Panhandling is so bad.

01-25-2005, 06:30 PM	#13
theanswerman OMGWTFLOLZ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 04, 2003 Location: i lurve you! (israel) Posts: 2,636	if i have a few extra dollars i give it to them, i don't care what they do with the money. if it makes them happy for a few minutes, so be it.
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01-25-2005, 06:36 PM	#14
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	Theres no need for anyone to beg for money or become homeless. The welfare system in this country will help anyone down on their luck.
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