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Many years ago, I was walking with my son when in New York City and a panhandler asked for a $1.00 to buy something to drink. I noticed he had a bottle of whiskey in his hand.
My son questioned why I didn't give him the dollar he asked for and I replied, "that will enable him to further destroy himself". It would be legitimate if the panhandler were to use the monies given to them for a useful pupose.
My heart goes out to those who are truly in need and are trying to straighten their lives out. I prefer to donate to charities where the bulk of the donation goes to the charity and not for administration fees.
Unfortunately, there are many people who are homeless who need help.
IMHO - There is nothing wrong in trying to help someone but some people want others to enable their behavior. You can't help people who don't want to help themselves.