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All I can say is get a job!
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There are a lot of places for them to go to for help. Please donate your money through legit charities.
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I used to give to them but not anymore. Once a woman was outside a Walmart begging for money. I gave her a couple bucks because she look so down and out. I did my shopping and when I came back out I saw her standing and she was talking on a cell phone. If she is so down and out where does she get the money for a cell phone payment every month? After that experience I don’t give to them anymore.
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Tax free income, now some serious money.
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I drive right by without giving a second look.
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It depends on who is sitting in the parking lot in a new car. If there is any sign or feeling that they are connected then it’s a no go on any money.
If I feel like it’s legit, why wouldn’t I help out someone who is jammed up? My father died when I was a youngin and people took a interest in helping me. I feel that I owe. I want to help. I remember being hungry, but I had a car, smoked cigarettes and drank like a fish and still people helped me. I guess I just don’t want to be taken advantage of anywhere, giving a hand is much different. |
Stop giving them money or food. There are plenty of jobs out there.
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Homeless people or anyone looking for work
Michells Cuisine is a small restaurant just south of Walmart on 441. Their menu is great and the food is even better. They do a lot of takeout and are very busy. They have been trying to hire some, much needed, help. If you or if you know anyone looking for work call 352-753-38889.
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Nope. Never. Ever. I am suspicious of all panhandlers. There are well run organizations and churches to donate to so they can help those truly in need.
Well. . . There was this one time I was about to give money to strangers at a store. But it was not a panhandling situation. . . Picture it: A Walgreen's checkout counter. . . A teenage couple. . . He was digging through his pockets to find change. . . She was counting it out with him. . . Quarters. Dimes. Nickels. . . Trying to buy a package of condoms. . . I waited. . . They finally found the money they needed and checked out. . . Had they not had enough quarters, dimes, and nickels, you can bet your sweet bippy that I would have made up the difference without saying a word--no lectures--no point. Realistic Boomer |
Not a chance most if not all of them have more money than you do
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Where I come from up North we are told not to give. Our city is known as a generous one so more and more would come from across the river. There were homeless shelters and free stores to direct them to which was mostly the job of law enforcement to direct them to.
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Only if they have a dog and then I give dog food….
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sadly . Who’s scamming who ? So many nice people get it and give to the needy . God knows your heart ❤️ and he also knows the non givers as well . |
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I have seen the tall thin woman pull an IPhone out of her pocket and use it. Wonder how she pays for that. If she is homeless like her sign says, I don't think she would be able to purchase a phone with out and address.
They should not be allowed to be on that little curbing by Sonic, you know if they fell off and got hit, the driver would be sued. They need to get out and get a job |
My philosophy is "don't feed the bears" 🤣. I know some are struggling but there's a LOT of work to be had. You can get up to $20/hr PLUS BENEFITS for working a drive thru window.
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The homeless is now a for profit organization. During the shifts the handlers collect the money. At the end of the shift the scammer gets his %. I do not understand why The Villages would allow a for profit organization beg in their community. Sad to hear this
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All these ideas of setting up tent cities, etc. are wonderful. You are forgetting the key element: They have to agree to certain rules (no drugs/alcohol/fighting/etc.) and MANY do not want to do so. That's why many prefer to be on the street than the rescue mission.
Don't want homeless around? They are like pigeons. Ever see a skinny pigeon? Don't feed them and they will go somewhere else where they can get food. They will not die, or suffer needlessly, or be very inconvenienced. They will simply pick up and go somewhere else. Don't feed the pigeons. |
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I see to many standing on corners using cell phones, where do they get money to pay this kind of luxury, but they still look pretty bad or you’ll see a young boy or girl in their 20’s holding signs that say “Will work for Food”, the word work hits a touchy spot with me. Minimum wages are $15. an hr. & I’m seeing a lot of store window signs that say, “Now Hiring”. Then they stand on street corners asking for work or want money. Really! If anybody wants to see how homeless lives go to Houston, TX. San Antonio, TX. is the worst. In TV is a bad example of homeless people, I’m sure some are pretty bad off but others are making it tough for the real homeless!
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There is also more homelessness in the warmer climates which is a 12 month problem in Florida.
Similar to demonstrators up north in the winter. Ever notice when the temps are in the teens and windy, their all stay home. Also, I see these people standing out there for hours that proofs only one thing, "Time is Money". |
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30 years ago, I was visiting a pastor friend who lived very close to 275 and mlk blvd in Tampa. While on the preachers porch he said “look over there” a one legged man was sitting on a blanket asking for help at the light on the exit ramp. Of course the scene was pitiful. My friend said look up under the over pass, where 275 goes over mlk. A bicycle was just under 275. He told me the man was very nice and he makes a great living of $90,000 a year doing this and through the day he receives more food then he can eat. The man was not on dope or had any substance abuse but this was his gig that supplied his family with a great life. Nice home and car. At 6 pm the one leg man (he camouflaged himself with the blanket to appear to have one leg) he would get up and walked up underneath the overpass and get his bike to ride home. I couldn’t believe it but was true. Today in many towns and cities when these homeless move in crime, drug use, and criminal activity increases. The only way to stop this in our streets is to quit giving to them. Give to the street missions to help them help the people in need after you learn how they spend and what they are doing for the community. (Just a suggestion). I understand in some places the homeless will fight each other over the best areas to do their begging. Most of these people are not wonderful people. They are killing them selves with substance abuse. Which we the givers are helping them kill their selves. Yes I did go through drive thru’s and attempt to give meals but surprisingly they refused and snarled at me. Not all but too many. Some areas they are sent out by a leader to cover areas of a town, possibly begging on percentage. Many can work but why should they, if they support their habits with your money! If they don’t get cash, they flee to another town! This problem will get worse and worse
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Absolutely not. With all the short staffed businesses they can definitely get a job.
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Vagrants. Drug Addicts, mentally affected.
First note.... I offer them mental help and give them a business card (not my card). I grab a bunch at the hospital. NOW ...... we are talking getting them ****ed off. Second..... that area in front of Walmart is not a pedestrian walk way. Third.... look for their bag and report it to the police saying you found a suspicious object. Odds are they have a record and will never go near the police. Four .... I stopped going to that store, too many low life-s inside and out. Walmart on 441 is very dangerous. I am seen too much to tell. Typically colors fighting colors. Disgusting Use the Walmart Neighborhood Grocery on Heald or the new Walmart in Fenney. Why?, these people are poor and will not drive to the far side. ;) |
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So we have a lot of unemployable people in this state, who aren't in the "unemployed" category because they're not collecting unemployment and not actively seeking employment, because they've given up trying since they know no one will hire them. Those are the truly homeless, the people who live in the Ocala National Forest. There are also a bunch there who are intentionally "off the grid" for whatever reason - but those folks don't go out begging. They are primarily self-sufficient and rely on bartering to get goods and services that they can't make or grow on their own. A 1% surtax on services won't do any good, since we already have so many "handyman" grebbers who do all kinds of work here, and take cash or checks only, so they don't have to pay any tax or get insurance or be licensed. And there are plenty of Villagers who are happy to get that discount and the convenience of immediate availability, in exchange for the risk of shoddy work or outright burglary. We got suckered into that mentality our first year here. So when it came time to take the dead trees down because they shouldn't have simply been badly pruned by a couple of dolts with chainsaws, we went with the guys with the actual license, insurance, new equipment, and a truck with the painted logo rather than the crappy magnetic one they could slap on any personal vehicle to make themselves look legit. We paid extra because of it but we had the peace of mind. And we don't mind paying taxes for services, if it means getting that peace of mind and an actual guarantee of professional service. |
Gave to a young mother near Publix at Mulberry, and then saw her in Publix buying shrimp, prime rib and better meats than what I was getting.
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all stores need to check ID and record at the door going in and out . Then you can go thru the potato masher, again in and out. Simple. Looting will go away. If you want to fly.... ID Want to go to walmart.... ID Time to take back this country or simply learn mandarin. In china all the protesting and burning, most would be in jail for a no return, or dead.... think about it. |
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