Homeless Junkie Panhandlers...

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Hermit

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When you see a homeless person on the corner and he asks if you can spare a little change, do you help him?

What about if you know he's addicted to meth or heroin?

Do you feel compelled to help because you know about suffering from your experiences with CF, or do you feel that it's totally unfair that a healthy person is wasting his life like that?

Do you feel that you WOULD spare him some change, if you didn't need every single spare penny of your own for your own drugs that you have no choice but to take?

For myself, I know that by giving money to him I'm probably just perpetuating his situation and in the long run making him worse off...but I also tend to give away lots of money and food to people because I know that everyone is born into a different situation and these are not always as easy to get out of as one might think. I think I'd rather have been born with CF into the healthy situation I live in than with a healthy body and a world where I know nothing else but abuse, drugs, homelessness and struggle. It makes me grateful and envious, both at the same time.

How about you guys?

I'm curious and want to hear your opinions..........
 
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Hermit

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When you see a homeless person on the corner and he asks if you can spare a little change, do you help him?

What about if you know he's addicted to meth or heroin?

Do you feel compelled to help because you know about suffering from your experiences with CF, or do you feel that it's totally unfair that a healthy person is wasting his life like that?

Do you feel that you WOULD spare him some change, if you didn't need every single spare penny of your own for your own drugs that you have no choice but to take?

For myself, I know that by giving money to him I'm probably just perpetuating his situation and in the long run making him worse off...but I also tend to give away lots of money and food to people because I know that everyone is born into a different situation and these are not always as easy to get out of as one might think. I think I'd rather have been born with CF into the healthy situation I live in than with a healthy body and a world where I know nothing else but abuse, drugs, homelessness and struggle. It makes me grateful and envious, both at the same time.

How about you guys?

I'm curious and want to hear your opinions..........
 
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Hermit

New member
When you see a homeless person on the corner and he asks if you can spare a little change, do you help him?

What about if you know he's addicted to meth or heroin?

Do you feel compelled to help because you know about suffering from your experiences with CF, or do you feel that it's totally unfair that a healthy person is wasting his life like that?

Do you feel that you WOULD spare him some change, if you didn't need every single spare penny of your own for your own drugs that you have no choice but to take?

For myself, I know that by giving money to him I'm probably just perpetuating his situation and in the long run making him worse off...but I also tend to give away lots of money and food to people because I know that everyone is born into a different situation and these are not always as easy to get out of as one might think. I think I'd rather have been born with CF into the healthy situation I live in than with a healthy body and a world where I know nothing else but abuse, drugs, homelessness and struggle. It makes me grateful and envious, both at the same time.

How about you guys?

I'm curious and want to hear your opinions..........
 
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my65roses4me

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In the past I have helped some homeless people. But it is different for each one I see. Some "look" homeless ( dirty clothes, skinny, etc) and some look like they may just be begging.

I never give any of them money. I buy them food and drinks from the store. I feel that if they are homeless, then they dont need money to pay bills, they only need the necesities to survive.

One homeless person asked me for money to buy his dog some food as I was going into the gracery store, and it was very apparent that neither of them have eaten in awhile, I said no I wont give you money but I will buy you and your dog food and give it to you when I come out of the store.

He was so happy that I did that for him and he gave me the sweetest smile. I knew right then I did the right thing.

I dont know if my disease compells me to help them or not. But I know I was raised to think of others especially when they are in need of my help. And I was also taught to be watchful of those just trying to take advantage. I try to always remember that whne I am asked for money. I love to help others as much as I can and always will!!
 
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my65roses4me

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In the past I have helped some homeless people. But it is different for each one I see. Some "look" homeless ( dirty clothes, skinny, etc) and some look like they may just be begging.

I never give any of them money. I buy them food and drinks from the store. I feel that if they are homeless, then they dont need money to pay bills, they only need the necesities to survive.

One homeless person asked me for money to buy his dog some food as I was going into the gracery store, and it was very apparent that neither of them have eaten in awhile, I said no I wont give you money but I will buy you and your dog food and give it to you when I come out of the store.

He was so happy that I did that for him and he gave me the sweetest smile. I knew right then I did the right thing.

I dont know if my disease compells me to help them or not. But I know I was raised to think of others especially when they are in need of my help. And I was also taught to be watchful of those just trying to take advantage. I try to always remember that whne I am asked for money. I love to help others as much as I can and always will!!
 
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my65roses4me

New member
In the past I have helped some homeless people. But it is different for each one I see. Some "look" homeless ( dirty clothes, skinny, etc) and some look like they may just be begging.

I never give any of them money. I buy them food and drinks from the store. I feel that if they are homeless, then they dont need money to pay bills, they only need the necesities to survive.

One homeless person asked me for money to buy his dog some food as I was going into the gracery store, and it was very apparent that neither of them have eaten in awhile, I said no I wont give you money but I will buy you and your dog food and give it to you when I come out of the store.

He was so happy that I did that for him and he gave me the sweetest smile. I knew right then I did the right thing.

I dont know if my disease compells me to help them or not. But I know I was raised to think of others especially when they are in need of my help. And I was also taught to be watchful of those just trying to take advantage. I try to always remember that whne I am asked for money. I love to help others as much as I can and always will!!
 
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Emily65Roses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>my65roses4me</b></i>
One homeless person asked me for money to buy his dog some food as I was going into the gracery store, and it was very apparent that neither of them have eaten in awhile, I said no I wont give you money but I will buy you and your dog food and give it to you when I come out of the store.

He was so happy that I did that for him and he gave me the sweetest smile. I knew right then I did the right thing.</end quote></div>

I'm so glad you fed him and the dog. That's a nice story. In that case, I probably would have also. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
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Emily65Roses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>my65roses4me</b></i>
One homeless person asked me for money to buy his dog some food as I was going into the gracery store, and it was very apparent that neither of them have eaten in awhile, I said no I wont give you money but I will buy you and your dog food and give it to you when I come out of the store.

He was so happy that I did that for him and he gave me the sweetest smile. I knew right then I did the right thing.</end quote></div>

I'm so glad you fed him and the dog. That's a nice story. In that case, I probably would have also. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
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Emily65Roses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>my65roses4me</b></i>
One homeless person asked me for money to buy his dog some food as I was going into the gracery store, and it was very apparent that neither of them have eaten in awhile, I said no I wont give you money but I will buy you and your dog food and give it to you when I come out of the store.

He was so happy that I did that for him and he gave me the sweetest smile. I knew right then I did the right thing.</end quote></div>

I'm so glad you fed him and the dog. That's a nice story. In that case, I probably would have also. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
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JazzysMom

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I have never been asked for money.....I have been asked for food while eating at the train station and of course shared it. My hubby who was an in the allie type drunk when he was actively drinking will still give $$ to his "buddies" that havent pulled themselves out of the trap yet. I would give to him. Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2. I wouldnt go buy the alcohol tho.
 
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JazzysMom

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I have never been asked for money.....I have been asked for food while eating at the train station and of course shared it. My hubby who was an in the allie type drunk when he was actively drinking will still give $$ to his "buddies" that havent pulled themselves out of the trap yet. I would give to him. Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2. I wouldnt go buy the alcohol tho.
 
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JazzysMom

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I have never been asked for money.....I have been asked for food while eating at the train station and of course shared it. My hubby who was an in the allie type drunk when he was actively drinking will still give $$ to his "buddies" that havent pulled themselves out of the trap yet. I would give to him. Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2. I wouldnt go buy the alcohol tho.
 
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Emily65Roses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>
Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2.</end quote></div>

I understand addictions are hard, but that's not the same thing.
As for "right/wrong it's their life," I 100% agree. But since it's their life and their habit, it should also be their money and their problem.
 
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Emily65Roses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>
Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2.</end quote></div>

I understand addictions are hard, but that's not the same thing.
As for "right/wrong it's their life," I 100% agree. But since it's their life and their habit, it should also be their money and their problem.
 
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Emily65Roses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>
Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2.</end quote></div>

I understand addictions are hard, but that's not the same thing.
As for "right/wrong it's their life," I 100% agree. But since it's their life and their habit, it should also be their money and their problem.
 
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JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Emily65Roses</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2.</end quote></div>



I understand addictions are hard, but that's not the same thing.

As for "right/wrong it's their life," I 100% agree. But since it's their life and their habit, it should also be their money and their problem.</end quote></div>

Thus the choice you have to give or not give since you dont know.
 
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JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Emily65Roses</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2.</end quote></div>



I understand addictions are hard, but that's not the same thing.

As for "right/wrong it's their life," I 100% agree. But since it's their life and their habit, it should also be their money and their problem.</end quote></div>

Thus the choice you have to give or not give since you dont know.
 
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JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Emily65Roses</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

Right/wrong its their life & many times this might go to alcohol which is just as essential to them as O2.</end quote></div>



I understand addictions are hard, but that's not the same thing.

As for "right/wrong it's their life," I 100% agree. But since it's their life and their habit, it should also be their money and their problem.</end quote></div>

Thus the choice you have to give or not give since you dont know.
 
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damiensmom

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I give 9 out of 10 times. Regardless,I feel that whatever they do with it is there choice .I give to feel good. I also agree with mellisa on the fact these people need there booze or dope as much as my son needs his meds to feel good. They had a choice at one time. Now its an addiction that leaves them no choice. Unlike Damien my son. Do I judge ,jury and convict ? No I dont. I do give almost always.Does it make me resent those who do have choices? No .
 
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damiensmom

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I give 9 out of 10 times. Regardless,I feel that whatever they do with it is there choice .I give to feel good. I also agree with mellisa on the fact these people need there booze or dope as much as my son needs his meds to feel good. They had a choice at one time. Now its an addiction that leaves them no choice. Unlike Damien my son. Do I judge ,jury and convict ? No I dont. I do give almost always.Does it make me resent those who do have choices? No .
 
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