That ticks me off! You see that kind of stuff, and you wonder how people can behave like that!
But here's the real question. What does that do to us and our spirit of charity. It's like the homeless guy begging on the street. Do you assume that every one of them is going to use your charity for alcohol; and thus decide against giving to anyone? And if you do, what about the one that really is destitute and wants to get back on his feet? The easy answer is to refer him to government programs, but that is a total crapshoot, especially when one does not have a permanent address.
I don't know ... On the one hand, I read that article and want to scream and these jokers for contributing to the erosion of people's willingness to extend a hand. And on the other hand, I don't expect anything more from them. People have wicked hearts and they look out for number one. No big surprise.
But here's the real question. What does that do to us and our spirit of charity. It's like the homeless guy begging on the street. Do you assume that every one of them is going to use your charity for alcohol; and thus decide against giving to anyone? And if you do, what about the one that really is destitute and wants to get back on his feet? The easy answer is to refer him to government programs, but that is a total crapshoot, especially when one does not have a permanent address.
I don't know ... On the one hand, I read that article and want to scream and these jokers for contributing to the erosion of people's willingness to extend a hand. And on the other hand, I don't expect anything more from them. People have wicked hearts and they look out for number one. No big surprise.
posted by Just a Few Things about Scott ... | 11:45 AM
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Man--one thing that hit me in the face in Miami was the number of homeless. You just don't get that where I live. Amazing how quickly I had forgotten about it, especially after living in DC.
So one afternoon, I went into a restaraunt to get some lunch. There was a guy there, my age, dressed in a nice pair of jeans and a t-shirt. He was moderately well groomed, healthy, and didn't look hungry. AT ALL. He hadn't missed a meal. He stood inbetween me and the door, and asked for money.
I probably looked at him with disgust and went through the other side of the door.
Inside, there was another homeless person, but this lady looked to be the real deal.
And Scott, don't get me started on government programs... just show me one that works; that's all I ask.
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