Beggers in dallas.

[bigdaddyhm]

Originally Posted by dallasfan

I was behind one van that was dropping them off at the corners.

I grew up poor so have been on both sides. My dad would work 2-3 jobs just to get by when we were kids and you just have to do without a lot of things. I actually know where the cans of food and clothing that are donated at school goes...lol. As I have been more fortunate over the years I have never forgotten that and support those things anyway I can.

Begging is a different issue. I would never support beggars. It does not help them in anyway. It just feeds drug habits or people who use the homeless to pray on the bleeding hearts.

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[BJerk]

Originally Posted by Tara Evans

I was in Vegas once and there was a man standing outside of 7 11 and he looked so hungry. I went into 711 and bought him a big gulp and two hotdogs and too this day that was the best 4.00 I have ever spent.

That is a good way to help them - feed them, don't give them money. You are a smart person.

[TexTushHog]

Originally Posted by Ramjet

During the Laura Miller time in office, the city of Dallas passed an ordinance prohibiting pan handling. Wonder what happened with that?

I don't know the particulars of the Dallas ordinance, but begging enjoys substantial First Amendment protection. While that protection is not absolute, the right to solicit contributions in public is protected by the First Amendment.

[london2012]

There are a lot of beggars here, but nowhere close to SF.

However, I did come across a lot of young, cute girls in Austin asking for money (usually accompany by some young guy).

I saw a panhandler the other day near downtown. He's brand new, just-release Nike shoes. At least change into something older to garnish more sympathy.

[pyramider]

Originally Posted by dallasfan

I was behind one van that was dropping them off at the corners.

I grew up poor so have been on both sides. My dad would work 2-3 jobs just to get by when we were kids and you just have to do without a lot of things. I actually know where the cans of food and clothing that are donated at school goes...lol. As I have been more fortunate over the years I have never forgotten that and support those things anyway I can.

Begging is a different issue. I would never support beggars. It does not help them in anyway. It just feeds drug habits or people who use the homeless to pray on the bleeding hearts.

I am willing to bet you more than most here appreciate the hard earned dollar and what it represents.

Originally Posted by General Feuerbacher

Hey,u guys give me a break. I just try to make extra money to spend on our ladies

A little truth in advertising could go a long way. Just make a sign that states why you really need the money.

[oleguy]

Once got asked for money in a parking lot after dark years ago coming outside of a restaurant. The guy had a work shirt on from a local tire place and had a convincing story that he only needed $5 for enough gas to get home. Being the nice guy that I was back then, I gave him the money. About a month or two later at another restaurant a couple of blocks away I got hit up with the same story from the same guy. I said "dude, this story isn't going to work on me this time, get lost." He had a funny look on his face and
realized he screwed up. Walked away dejectedly.