I have given money to a few. I have brought one to my job and let him work to make a few dollars. And I have taken the backpacks of a pair of them that were career panhandlers and threw it in the dumpster when they stepped off into the liquor store. Just for the fun of it.

I've landed in a lot of cities with nothing more than a pair of clothes and a few un-damaged brain cells and never have had to beg, borrow or steal a cent from anyone. My pride wouldn't let me anyway.
But there are those that are not blessed with confidence and a modicum of intelligence so, if they look like they're really trying, I don't mind helping.

Don't bring them home though. They may never leave.

i was homeless for close to 20 months, when the savings and loan fell, in sept 87- april 89. it was harsh, but could have been worse. i took showers outside, sometimes under a hose in 20 degree temps....pretended it was a mountain waterfall, lived in the woods with about 75 vietnam vets, and worked jobs during the night, bouncing nightclubs and exotic dancing, as well as signs and special effects jobs when i could get them. it was hard to come up with the money to get an apartment when you have to live day to day, with no refrigerator to save food, and come up with $1,500 first, last, and security. i did eventually, and i don't drink. most do. i was the only one to get out. the week after i moved in,...they started $99 move-in specials!!!! man was i pissed!!!!

Close talkers push my buttons. Step away from my personal space!

Just as soon as you get your nuts pierced Mirror......lol

I need to validate this cringing of nipples, ladies send pics............lol