Should you give money to homeless people? Why or why not? (Page 2)

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Why or why not?

Desconhecida · Answer

We tend to give money out of conscience or image, but the thing is most of times the enabling is much worse...

morimeme1 · Answer

I don't feel like it should be an obligation because you are the ine who has worked hard for it but if you have some to spare it is a good thing to do.

JamesBoradil03 · Answer

in most cases no, as may homeless people will use that mmoney to either buy drugs, or continue living as a a bum and not attempt to better their life

BluesheepOwl · Answer

I rather give food. I feel money is waste to give someone when you know they will use it for drugs.

ChadDark · Answer

Giving money to homeless people is not good i think. I give them food because they say it is for food so i get food for them.

SexyAshh · Answer

If it says they are a retired veteran i will. Otherwise i have no sympathy, and believe their a washed up druggie/ alcoholic who is just going to use the money for that.

Deathraider · Answer

To some extend, you are right. I think this is the better option. Take that money, go into a restaurant, and bring out food for them.

Hawky_ · Answer

No... fuck that I work hard to get my money. I devote my time every week to helping others. That's enough

Scarecrow13 · Answer

I would suggest giving food or something else they need directly, it ensures they are actually being helped.

looking0123 · Answer

yes, because you never know what has caused someone to become homeless... try to give them food and clothing instead

Anonymous · Answer

I do when I get chances because I have been where they are. One thing people need to keep in mind when they are too proud or to grossed out to give or donate to the individual is that they can be in the same situation tomorrow or the next week or month. No one chooses to be homeless.

Anonymous · Answer

Charity is a cold, grey, loveless thing. If a rich man wishes to help the poor he may do so by paying his taxes gladly, not by doling out money on a whim.

BrookieCookie0422 · Answer

Some people actually need it but most homeless people I see begging are men who just drink and smoke all the time  They can go somewhere to get help but they choose not to

GreenGold1992 · Answer

Yes, but we shouldn't let them take advantage of our kindness and charity or let them make us feel bad when we can't afford to give away any money

MoogMoog · Answer

Of course, or even a meal. I honestly feel really sorry for people who are homeless cause they got addictions just like the rest of us. If they are addicted to drugs help them find help instead of ignoring them and thinking you're better than them.

elissa23Trans · Answer

I always give something. If I sat there, I wouldn’t want people to walk by and ignore me. So I don’t do that to others either.

Swat_ · Answer

I would give them food, not money. They often end up on the street for some economical reason afterall.

needhelp777 · Answer

I usually give like food clothes etc.. I'm not sure about money sometimes someone can act like they are homeless when they are not

Billy1002 · Answer

Give them food instead. They may just spend money on drugs. Further worsening their situation.

kamalravi25 · Answer

Homeless people don't get job because they are considered homeless which is a sad thing. I believe instead of giving money if we help them in finding a job and a home it might help them.

kate52 · Answer

i typically take them into a grocery store and buy them whatever they ask for

datgirl · Answer

I'd rather get them cleaned up and help them find a job instead.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

I will give food and blankets, I never give cash directly to a homeless person.

lofii · Answer

No this idea that giving your money to a beggar on the street is generous is a joke

Anonymous · Answer

I sometimes do but I will only give if I know 100% they are really homeless and ain't faking it to scam people and I won't give them money if I know they will buy alcohol or drugs

mysterywolf · Answer

I do whenever possible. Wether it be clothes. Food, or cash.

Daniela1982 · Answer

Hey, get your own ideas. I just posted this question 2 days ago. You should hear all the opinions I got.

Armom · Answer

I used to when I had it to spare. Since I am unemployed and barely making ends meet I no longer do.

blkgold33 · Answer

no i dont like to give them money i rather just donate to a charity

Anonymous · Answer

Most homeless people have substance abuse issues and any money they are given goes straight to booze or drugs.

Phillip_Pinto · Answer

Is I know they won't was the money on something they shouldn't I would like to give it to them. And most of the times I'm kinda struggling so it hard.

AngelLily · Answer

I think we should if we can because we don't know what they might use said money for and if it could actually help them.

Paris13 · Answer

Charity don't Always Begin at Home... Give to the Homeless. xxoo

Mnays · Answer

I hope all these people who say they'd not give, won't be in that terrible situation.

RoyalFlushAce · Answer

Money no but giving them food regularly is a good thing to do for them. They might spend money on drugs I am willing to help them by giving them my time but not money.

scooogy · Answer

They could buy themselves alcohol or drugs, which is why I give them food.

Kas19 · Answer

I just give them food and water. I would rather not take the risk on them spending it on drugs.

Apple1996 · Answer

Sometimes yes. I have given money to a few, most that live in my city are veterans

DWD94 · Answer

Give them coupons of giftcards, that would be a better option in my opinion

DiegoO · Answer

I usually don't. Homeless people have a drug addiction and alcoholism problem. Giving them a penny is feeding their addiction.

dog1712 · Answer

I don't give money but I do buy them food and drink

MackToday · Answer

Hell no, their parasites , druggies, drunks and cut throats.

Anonymous · Answer

typically I'll do so for homeless veterans because I believed they had made many sacrifices, either that or if I see a homeless family

mellowman · Answer

I will buy food and a drink, especially on a cold night. I never give cash.

shawnmendrek · Answer

If you say no you're a piece of shit with zero compassion or empathy and probably a narcissist or physcopath

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I dont. Following issues with homeless in my block of flats trespassing i have no sympathy

Goodgirl120 · Answer

No k would not. I’ll buy them pizza or something if they are hungry.

mak16 · Answer

Rather giving them money, I would give them $1000 advice.. i. e ; to do some work instead of begging...

bklynbadboy1 · Answer

I can't tell you what to do but I give money to the homeless all the time

A-man-22 · Answer

No, if I did I'd rather donate to charity as I know it's going to be used well there and not for cigarettes etc. and other unnecessary items.

Strange_Fan · Answer

If your conscience says that they definitely aren't faking it.

ANNALISA99 · Answer

I don’t how ever I will buy them a meal so this way it doesn’t go to drugs or alcohol.

gorman24 · Answer

I have given away sandwiches and things of that nature but never money.

drake1996 · Answer

No because they may say they want it for food and go spend It on drugs instead if you really want to help them go grab them something to eat and give them that instead of the money

CranberryJuice123 · Answer

I always give food or drink. I would give money, but honestly I hate the thought that it could be used to feed an addiction (specifically drugs) and could contribute to an overdose.

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes they need help but unfortunately many just use it on alcohol and drugs

sonnysunshine · Answer

I would hire them to pick up street litter and then pay them for it. Make them do something.

DJZest · Answer

Giving money to the homeless fulfills me. They thankful heart is my joy.

janes78 · Answer

If it's an elderly maybe  I see all the people with signs sitting off the highway ramp they make a lot of money so no to them

DaMack999 · Answer

I always do. Put yourself in their shoes. Wouldn't u want get money had u been homeless and broke.

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