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Originally Posted by Michael G.
When we cross 441/27 to go to Walmart, many days there are homeless people looking
for money or a handout.
Do you donate to their cause?
What's you opinion on them being there?
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That is a tough social problem and dilemma that falls into each person's lap that walks by. On one hand - you would like to be charitable. On the other hand....are they buying food, alcohol, or illegal drugs with your money - no way to know. Except you could just give them a can of food. That is what I would probably do?
If you give them money, they are more likely to be in the same place the next day. Eventually, the TV Land Police will find and DO SOMETHING about them. I am not sure if they will be gentle and charitable about dealing with them.
.......And, the way I understand it, EVICTIONS are up all over the US. If I were living up north and became homeless - I would probably hitchhike to Florida to spend the winter. Maybe find a job as a night watchman from midnight to 8 in some Fl beach town like Daytona. Catch some sleep there and then go to the beach and nap on a towel. The security guard job would give me some money for food. It would be SURVIVING only, but it beats being arrested and getting a record. And it would be honest, at least. That's what I would do!
It seems to me that US society and government are showing zero empathy and sympathy for this homeless situation. And I see more problems pouring into the US at its Southern BORDER and by plane or boat! How can THAT be a GOOD thing when the US can NOT solve its OWN overpopulation problems. I would be curious to know what other countries like Sweden, Finland, and Australia do about their homeless problem?