I Just Gave A Homeless Person $20

[MasterBlaster]

Was I stoopid? He didn't ask for it. I was running him off from my next door neighbors backyard. I felt sorry for the waterhead fool. I kinda know him.

He about shit his pants when he saw it was a twenty. And he's outta my neighbors backyard.

 

[SkwerI]

I bet he's back for more within 2 weeks.

 

[wiley_p]

No. What is a waterhead? Is that like Encephalitis?

 

[NeTree]

Good job, Butch.

That'll teach him.

 

[MasterBlaster]

No, he knows.

 

[PCTREE]

I was homeless once. Not for long but it is a bad place to be. When you cannt shower and keep up appearances it is hard to get out of that situation. I was lucky as I was 21 and English in Washington DC so my accent and charm pulled me through (well maybe my accent). Anyways I got to know a few real homeless guys and they looked out for me. Good for you Blaster

 

[lumberjack]

It doesn't sound like something I'd do unless there are underlying circumstances. I avoid people who panhandle, they can pretty much rot in hell for all I care.

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't give someone money after kicking them out for trespassing.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Been homeless... It sux for those that have no intention of living that way. Being cold and really hungry is not much fun really. The kindness of strangers kept me going till I could get my misfortune straightened out.

 

[Newfie]

What is a waterhead?

A retard.

 

[stehansen]

I was homeless once. Not for long but it is a bad place to be. When you cannt shower and keep up appearances it is hard to get out of that situation. I was lucky as I was 21 and English in Washington DC so my accent and charm pulled me through (well maybe my accent). Anyways I got to know a few real homeless guys and they looked out for me. Good for you Blaster

When I was 21 I was still living with my parents.

 

[woodworkingboy]

I don't think there is a judgement call required, you did it based on the sense of the moment. Wanting to decide about it now, seems like it defeats the purpose, not that there needs to be a purpose.

 

[MasterBlaster]

No. What is a waterhead? Is that like Encephalitis?

A retard.

No, a retard didn't bring that condition upon themself. Waterhead is brain damage from alcohol.

 

[Ryan]

You both felt good about the transaction, Butch. No reason to feel stupid.

 

[vharrison]

Good on you. Jay, you are spot on! It is the sense of the moment, you will know if it is right, just like Gary knew.

 

[Altissimus]

think of that kind act as a pebble tossed into a pond .... the wave (of compassion) eventually is felt throughout the entire pond .... It may touch others in unseen ways ....

 

[Newfie]

No, a retard didn't bring that condition upon themself. Waterhead is brain damage from alcohol.

Interesting. Up here, a waterhead is a retard, and not a self-inflicted one.

 

[Blinky]

If someone like that asks me for money, I don't give it. If I see someone who's struggling but has enough dignity to ask for work rather than money, I'll give them both if I have'em.

My new next door neighbors suck. Neither works, both are on disability and welfare, they don't even try to work. The wife goes to church constantly and the husband watches cable all day... I don't see how they do it, I'd shoot myself.

They are at my door every couple of days wanting to borrow $5 until their checks arrive. The landlord said these guys were so much better people than the guy that moved out... mainly because he'd done time a while back. He was a damn good neighbor, these guys are parasites.

 

[MasterBlaster]

He didn't ask.

 

[treetx]

I am more apt to give a $20 tip on a $8 bill to a nice wait person rather than just give money to a homeless person.

Maybe dealing with crack heads in my "diverse" neighborhood hasn't made me the most open minded.

If you think it will help the fool, good on both of you.

 

[lumberjack]

I am more apt to give a $20 tip on a $8 bill to a nice wait person rather than just give money to a homeless person...

Same here.

 

[MasterBlaster]

It was my first time giving money away.

 

[lumberjack]

Pretty cool feeling, eh?

 

[MasterBlaster]

No, not really. I just felt sorry for the fella.

 

[FJR]

I get asked all the time when I'm in the city, it's just normal. The most I'll give is one penny. Nowadays, I ask them for a buck since they probably have more money in their pocket than I do, just depends if they went to get their sauce or their crank yet. Some of these guys are making over a $100 bucks a day easily.

I have sympathy for those who didn't choose to be on the streets and truly got shafted in life. They are the minority though.

 

[lumberjack]

Afterwards I feel like smiling. I don't feel sorry/sad for someone, I see a way to help someone that's helping themself.