In today’s economic state, and supposed “democracy” a lot of people are feeling the pain, most of those who are pan-handling on Spring Garden are doing it because they are trying to survive. Yes there are some who use the change for drugs, but there are more who are trying to feed themselves and get through the day without going to bed hungry. If you don’t have change, give them a smile, turning a blind eye is only avoiding the problem. Most people who receive a smile will be happier then if you were to just walk by and ignore them. Show some love to those who need it, and those who say they don’t, love is something everyone needs, and everyone should have. —One Happy Lion Cub
This article appears in Oct 20-26, 2011.
yeah, and then there are the con artists, out to rip you off, one quarter at a time.there is a dude that rents spaces out to the so called poor unfortunates. who in reality, make more in a day, than you or i, maybe in a week. and this cash is all non-declared income, by the way.yes, it’s true, pick one, and keep an eye on them, you will get a big surprise around 5 p.m., when they change into their good clothes, to go home. and you can hardly recognize them.
nice to see you on the *other* side suckster
I buy them juice or drinks. Feels better than just scowling at them and grumbling. Andnthey actually say “thank you”.
Crazy, I know.