What do you know that most people don’t? ( Archived) (31)

Sep 1, 2018 2:55 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
MsContessa
MsContessaMsContessaMayo, Ireland24 Threads 1,227 Posts
ysabeljhen: When I walking homeo home I saw a homeless guy on a wheelchair asking for money. I have policy of not providing the homeless with money because I don’t want to aid their addiction, yes I know there are great homeless people out there who wont miss to spend the funds, but I can’t risk it because I’ve seen it go the wrong way too many times.

So anyways, I asked him what he wanted to eat and I bought him some water, snacks, and a treat and brought it back to him.

By the grace of god and science I’m lucky not to be the one begging.

When you have an opportunity, buy the homeless food, there’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone who cannot help u back...
There are all sorts in this world...... very mad
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Sep 1, 2018 3:01 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
ysabeljhen
ysabeljhenysabeljhenFlying Fish Cove, Christmas Island71 Threads 2 Polls 1,874 Posts
Thanks for the update Msthumbs up

This is what we call corrupt people.
It is a shame for this insensitive people ..SELFISH but its truedevil
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Sep 1, 2018 3:27 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
MsContessa
MsContessaMsContessaMayo, Ireland24 Threads 1,227 Posts
ysabeljhen: Thanks for the update Ms

This is what we call corrupt people.
It is a shame for this insensitive people ..SELFISH but its true
Within minutes of meeting him she had his pic all over social media and a gofundme account open.... opportunism!
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Sep 1, 2018 3:28 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
Most people are just a few steps away from homelessness. Lose your job; become ill and unable to work and thus unable to keep up home repayments, etc.
During the recession here, the local charity which provides meals for the homeless and destitute found that some of the people who had been contributing to the charity in the past were now turning up there for their daily meal. Nobody knows what the future will bring. What circumstances will change. Lack of a robust housing or mental health policy sees more people on the street.

Of course there are some organised beggars. That is a problem everywhere. But there are organised white collar thieves too, and these contribute to the homelessness and begging even more.

Nobody chooses to be living on the streets rather than in a safe warm bed they can call their own.
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Sep 1, 2018 3:35 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
ysabeljhen
ysabeljhenysabeljhenFlying Fish Cove, Christmas Island71 Threads 2 Polls 1,874 Posts
mollybaby: Most people are just a few steps away from homelessness. Lose your job; become ill and unable to work and thus unable to keep up home repayments, etc.
During the recession here, the local charity which provides meals for the homeless and destitute found that some of the people who had been contributing to the charity in the past were now turning up there for their daily meal. Nobody knows what the future will bring. What circumstances will change. Lack of a robust housing or mental health policy sees more people on the street.

Of course there are some organised beggars. That is a problem everywhere. But there are organised white collar thieves too, and these contribute to the homelessness and begging even more.

Nobody chooses to be living on the streets rather than in a safe warm bed they can call their own.
Very well said Mol
Anywhere we go there is always a place for everyone.cheers teddybear
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Sep 1, 2018 3:38 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
ysabeljhen
ysabeljhenysabeljhenFlying Fish Cove, Christmas Island71 Threads 2 Polls 1,874 Posts
MsContessa: Within minutes of meeting him she had his pic all over social media and a gofundme account open.... opportunism!
Thats the best discription Molcheers
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Sep 1, 2018 3:40 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
ysabeljhen
ysabeljhenysabeljhenFlying Fish Cove, Christmas Island71 Threads 2 Polls 1,874 Posts
MsContessa: Within minutes of meeting him she had his pic all over social media and a gofundme account open.... opportunism!
Sorry Msthumbs up Thats the best discribe themcheers
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Sep 1, 2018 3:54 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
aries1234
aries1234aries1234plymout, Devon, England UK175 Threads 3 Polls 5,672 Posts
i don't give to buskers, there are organisations that help them , but i do give to buskers, some of them are quite talented and they are not begging but offering entertainment, there are a couple of younger people i listen to sometimes, and give them some change in return for their entertainment,handshake
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Sep 1, 2018 3:55 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
aries1234
aries1234aries1234plymout, Devon, England UK175 Threads 3 Polls 5,672 Posts
aries1234: i don't give to beggers, there are organisations that help them , but i do give to buskers, some of them are quite talented and they are not begging but offering entertainment, there are a couple of younger people i listen to sometimes, and give them some change in return for their entertainment,
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Sep 1, 2018 4:06 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
MsContessa
MsContessaMsContessaMayo, Ireland24 Threads 1,227 Posts
aries1234: i don't give to buskers, there are organisations that help them , but i do give to buskers, some of them are quite talented and they are not begging but offering entertainment, there are a couple of younger people i listen to sometimes, and give them some change in return for their entertainment,
I am inclined to do the same! The buskers have no hidden agenda. Begging can be big business. However, we all have to be conscious of those experiencing mental health issues. They are someone’s precious son or daughter and they are in trouble! Tough one!!
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Sep 1, 2018 4:09 AM CST What do you know that most people don’t?
ysabeljhen
ysabeljhenysabeljhenFlying Fish Cove, Christmas Island71 Threads 2 Polls 1,874 Posts
aries1234: i don't give to buskers, there are organisations that help them , but i do give to buskers, some of them are quite talented and they are not begging but offering entertainment, there are a couple of younger people i listen to sometimes, and give them some change in return for their entertainment,
Agree arieswave
But not all I think so....dunno cheers
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