What shitty way to discourage people from interacting with those legitimately in need

  • Mpatch@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    In need of what, a beer ? A pack of darts, A crack rock? Some fentanyl. Or a new I phone? I have yet to see a panhandler is actually hungry or isn’t some fucking con fleecing you.

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      11 hours ago

      This is a sad comment. If you were out there in all weather conditions asking for people money you might have picked up a vice as well.

      But anyway, how do you know they’re not hungry? If you think they’re living so large why aren’t you at the intersection with a sign too?

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        8 hours ago

        More than once, those beggars have been followed home and found that they are in fact living large. Turns out begging is profitable. Unless you blow it all on crack.

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          8 hours ago

          More than once doesn’t amount for much once you factor in their numbers. Which city’s experience are you speaking from?