Cold, Hungry and Destitute.

[Escape]

I saw something on TV where a guy was on a city bus. He was begging, saying his mother was ill and he needs money.
He was telling people his (fake) story, and then, all of a sudden, his phone rings!!
The man tells the caller "I told you not to call me when I'm working"
LOL
Then, the other commuters were saying to each other...
"man, did you see the kind of phone he has?? So much nicer than mine"
I know people have bad times and need help. But, the liars and thieves are the ones who worry me.
I'm not rich, and don't have a lot to spare. Can't afford to be taken by someone like this.
I help with my time and physical abilities to the elderly, mostly. Money only to Food Bank and childrens shelters.

The transit system in NYC prohibits panhandling and begging in the subways. They had a campaign to discourage giving to panhandlers advising to give to recognized charities that support the homeless instead. Back in the early 60,s there was an old blind woman who would walk through the trains begging. She was blind. She played an accordion and sang "You are my sunshine," A real tear jerker. Everyone gave. She was weighed down with change.

 

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[outdoorfunblonde]

I think we can ALL AGREE that:[/B]
(1) People who need help, should seek and recieve it.
(2) Revitalizing someones' life IS important, too, so they don't feel like life is no longer worth living.
(3) It's important NOT to judge anyone for anything... you may next in thier shoes.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Some may need help but it would be interesting to see if some of the ones out saying they need money have cellphones.

Thread can stay for now but please remember to keep all politics out of thread...



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“A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”
― James Madison
The Constitution of the United States of America

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

My comment was not political at all. I was talking about people that ask for money in places such as Wallyworld and said people should check them out before giving to them. It was not a reference to any type of political entity or belief.

Thread itself is border line politics to begin with. Politics does not have to a political entity or belief.....I asked members to be careful to keep politics out.

 

[Boatlode]

What would you do?

I'd go to Coily Girl's house.

 

[PullTabProphet]

There's a distinct difference between Handout & a Hand up. It's hard to battle the problem of poverty when Gov's are working hard to do everything they can to condition folks to hold their hand out.

Nevertheless, there are a few places I help because I know the money can be accounted for. All the rest...the roadside panhandlers etc. they get nothing from me as I've been burned for my money before in those situations. Only have to learn that lesson once.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

That would leave out visiting Larry and Mo?
Peace ✌

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I was wondering why I received this warning from you,while my post was not political-"Thread can stay for now but please remember to keep all politics out of thread... "

You were not being warned, I made post in thread to members to please remember to keep politics out of thread. If I'm warning member I usually send a pm or will put name of member being warned in post.




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[releventchair]

That would leave out visiting Larry and Mo?
Peace ✌

Nyuk,nyuk.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

In No WAY did I think this thread would ever even be constituted as "political"?
All I wanted to say is that many less fortunate are out there, some not of their own accord.
Help them if you can.
I mean really, as we sit here, some of us condemning the less fortunate, in our warm comfortable abodes, while human beings are destitute?
Peace ✌

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

In No WAY did I think this thread would ever even be constituted as "political"?
All I wanted to say is that many less fortunate are out there, some not of their own accord.
Help them if you can.
I mean really, as we sit here, some of us condemning the less fortunate, in our warm comfortable abodes, while human beings are destitute?
Peace ✌

Your fine CK, it isn't political it is borderline, meaning it would be extremely easy to cross the over the line.....



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[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks TH.
Please be lenient...
Peace ✌

 

[Escape]

As a small child in the city, I remember my mother giving me a coin and telling me to put it in the cup of a beggar as we walked down Broadway. Thanks for the lesson mom.

 

[mrwilburino]

I work with the homeless every day in a hospital in a poor area. They're not always the meek, humble, gentle souls that you see on TV. It's a complicated situation; lots of mental illness, LOTS of drug and alcohol abuse that may have been going on for years, compounded by a past history that might include physical, sexual, and mental abuse. Some are too mentally or physically ill to hold a job. Some have absolutly no intention of ever working for a living. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from helping the homeless, but make sure to give your donations of money, food and clothing to the proper charities like the Salvation Army and others, who will do their best to make sure that they are put to good use.

 

[texasred777]

I've seen a lot of people on the street corners with signs asking for help. This was back in Texas. I gave a buck or so to several before I learned that there was a man with an older suburban with several people in it and would drive to a corner, let one of the people out, then to another corner and let another out. If you watched, you would see this same suburban come back in the evening and gather these people up again. I was told, no proof, that the man with the suburban did this for the people and they gave him a percentage of their take. After I heard about this, I quit giving money to any of them. I asked a couple of them at different locations, if they could go out to my house and help me with some yard work; that I would pay them just above minimum wage. They said they were disabled and could do any kind of work. I asked one of them why wasn't he on disability. He said that he had applied, but had not received it yet. They always had the answers.
I had an uncle who would not give anyone money. If he was approached on the street, and asked for money for food, he would offer to take them to a café and buy them a hamburger. Most of them wouldn't accept the offer. Once he was stopped on the street and asked for money. The man didn't ask for money to buy food, just asked for money. My uncle asked him if he was hungry or if he just wanted a drink. The man was honest and told him that he just wanted a drink. So the uncle took him to a bar. They both had a couple of beers!
I don't mind helping some one who needs help. I will try to determine if the person is really in need before I will offer any help. And, if they need food, I'd rather take them to the store, let them pick up some staples, pay for them, and take that person home and meet their family. No, it's not because I want to be 'praised for being so kind'. It's because I then know that the person was honest with me.

 

[aquanut]

If you go to the thread at the top of this, or on the shipwreck forum, you'll find an old treasure hunter that needs your help. He is simply physically unable to help himself any longer. I've known this man for a long time and believe me, it hurts him immensely to ask for help. He is definitely in dire need!

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

Hey aquanut! say hey to the Mrs. nut and all the little nuts for me!

I know Dell, too. I always enjoyed him at the picnics. I got no problem with your requests and sent him a little note, too.

This is where the mettle meets the road!
Many can talk the talk, but, will they walk the walk?

If you have never been cold, homeless, hungry, hurting....... then you are indeed blessed!

 

[nomad 11]

Thread itself is border line politics to begin with. Politics does not have to a political entity or belief.....I asked members to be careful to keep politics out.

man i know i'm stupid or even a little ******ed.but where does one go to discuss politics ?

 

[releventchair]

man i know i'm stupid or even a little ******ed.but where does one go to discuss politics ?

Partly due to sensitivity and complaints of politics being discussed openly, the political section is limited to charter members who acknowledge they are entering such a site so they can't squawk at it's content.
Not a bad thing. Hey; TreasureNet is a site than can and does exercise it's right to set rules.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/political-discussion/

 

[Peyton Manning]

I've seen a lot of people on the street corners with signs asking for help. This was back in Texas. I gave a buck or so to several before I learned that there was a man with an older suburban with several people in it and would drive to a corner, let one of the people out, then to another corner and let another out. If you watched, you would see this same suburban come back in the evening and gather these people up again. I was told, no proof, that the man with the suburban did this for the people and they gave him a percentage of their take. After I heard about this, I quit giving money to any of them. I asked a couple of them at different locations, if they could go out to my house and help me with some yard work; that I would pay them just above minimum wage. They said they were disabled and could do any kind of work. I asked one of them why wasn't he on disability. He said that he had applied, but had not received it yet. They always had the answers.
I had an uncle who would not give anyone money. If he was approached on the street, and asked for money for food, he would offer to take them to a café and buy them a hamburger. Most of them wouldn't accept the offer. Once he was stopped on the street and asked for money. The man didn't ask for money to buy food, just asked for money. My uncle asked him if he was hungry or if he just wanted a drink. The man was honest and told him that he just wanted a drink. So the uncle took him to a bar. They both had a couple of beers!
I don't mind helping some one who needs help. I will try to determine if the person is really in need before I will offer any help. And, if they need food, I'd rather take them to the store, let them pick up some staples, pay for them, and take that person home and meet their family. No, it's not because I want to be 'praised for being so kind'. It's because I then know that the person was honest with me.

here in my city I see the same people over and over.
I wish I had the time: I would like to make a sign and stand 300 feet in front of them, My sign would say " I have a job and home, wanna help me retire?"