Do you give money to beggers?

[kuqdew]

Walking on the road when some begger came up to me and asked me money for food. I like to help when i can so I gave him $1.50 and he was just like "do you have anymore, I need money for food"

By then I just got pissed and wanted to just punch the $hit out of him.

Seems like even our hobos are spoiled

Discuss

[kt11]

Just loose change, if I have like maybe 10-15 cents in my pocket after buying something, I just give it to them. Walk by, and that's that...don't look back.

[mrG]

Yeah, they are just greedy. I used to be nice but now I just ignore them. Sometimes I get "ohh thank you so much!" and it makes me feel good, but too many times recently have they just started asking for more. So screw em! Get a job ya bums!

[Setz]

Once I gave a homeless person a 5$ bill.

[mrG]

Once I gave a homeless person a 5$ bill.

Reminds me... once at the Queen's Library one of those "deaf & mute" people came up to me with a card. I didn't believe them.. but i felt sorry and dug into my pocket for some change. Out comes.. $5 bill, and that was it. He eyed it, so I smiled back and gave it to him (reluctantly ). He did this hand gestures where he flicked his hand from under his chin... I thought this meant "thank you". After I got home I told a friend about it, and they told me this was sign language for "**** you." I googled it.. and yep... they were right.

Bastard.

[V A N Q U I S H]

No I do not. No exceptions.

They'll probably use the cash to score their next high.

Now if someone asks for money for food and I'm entering a Tim Horton's or whatever I'll buy an extra Bagel or something and pass it to them on the way out. But like a previous poster said, pass it to them and walk away, don't look back.

[yao416]

Walking on the road when some begger came up to me and asked me money for food. I like to help when i can so I gave him $1.50 and he was just like "do you have anymore, I need money for food"

By then I just got pissed and wanted to just punch the $hit out of him.

Seems like even our hobos are spoiled

Discuss

LOL!!!!!!!!

When beggers asks me for money I always turn around and walk away

But yesterday I was driving my car a dude came upto my car and washing my windshield so I decide to give him 5 dimes.

My windshield had sap, He did kinda good job on that

[Flyer]

I tell them that the one person spending my money on booze and drugs this year is me.

[express.items]

So screw em! Get a job ya bums!

+1

There's too many scammers... so I refuse. If I really wanted to help, then I would give money to the homeless systems we have. These 'beggers' can simply use these services, if they choose not to, that's not my problem.

[EH100501AC]

I give them some change but only up to $2.

[kennyt18]

I used to give homeless people money until I found out that the MAJORITY of them use it for drugs/cigarettes/alcohol even though they would say it is for food. So now, I don't give them money anymore.

[bembol]

When I hit a red light and there's one standing, I give a Loonie or Toonie. They were all polite, thank me/nod.

Now if someone asks for money for food and I'm entering a Tim Horton's or whatever I'll buy an extra Bagel or something and pass it to them on the way out. But like a previous poster said, pass it to them and walk away, don't look back.

I remember one ask me change for coffee, this was in front of Starbucks (by Dufferin). I told him I don't have any but I'll buy him Starbucks (Grande, House Blend with Cream/Sugar)....

After my sister was done with her appointment and we drove off...I noticed on my rearview he threw the Starbucks away/ground. I guess he wanted Frapp?

[Frankie3s]

Walking on the road when some begger came up to me and asked me money for food. I like to help when i can so I gave him $1.50 and he was just like "do you have anymore, I need money for food"

By then I just got pissed and wanted to just punch the $hit out of him.

Seems like even our hobos are spoiled

Discuss

Don't give them any money as it only encourages them and they truly don't appreciate the help (you're only helping to fuel their habits). There are plenty of soup kitchens and help available for them which they don't want.

[Frankie3s]

When I hit a red light and there's one standing, I give a Loonie or Toonie. They were all polite, thank me/nod.



I remember one ask me change for coffee, this was in front of Starbucks (by Dufferin). I told him I don't have any but I'll buy him Starbucks (Grande, House Blend with Cream/Sugar)....

After my sister was done with her appointment and we drove off...I noticed on my rearview he threw the Starbucks away/ground. I guess he wanted Frapp?

You're lucky. With how aggressive they have become they could've tossed it in you face instead. People, don't give these people any money!!! Take them home with you instead if you are feeling godly so the rest of us don't have to endure the daily harassment.

[notanexpert]

I abssolutely refuse to give any money. Just think about it, how many beggars would we have on the streets if nobody gave them any money?
If you want to help the homeless, contribute to a shelter.
I have on occasion given away food, ususally to one of those bums standing by the road actually asking for food (not money), and I just had a car full of groceries...