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This is of interest to me as I see many people holding signs asking for money as I drive throughout my state. They are always on highway medians at stop lights, either at busy intersections or the exits to strip malls. Always alone, no competitors.

I see people handing them money quite often. I do not, because this story is not the first I've read of people making a remarkable income doing this. My heart suggests to give, and my head tells me no.

Plus, I am concerned they may be figments of my imagination. It is a well-known fact that the homeless cease to exist when a democrat is in the White House.

1 posted on 03/08/2016 5:20:36 PM PST by LostInBayport
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To: LostInBayport

Based on the headline, I thought the panhandlers were assaulting women and calling them frauds as part of the assaults. Maybe a panhandler who begs outside of Female Bruce Jenner’s house?


2 posted on 03/08/2016 5:27:49 PM PST by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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To: LostInBayport
You go, girls. Those people are frauds. A bunch of lazy potheads. I can't believe people are gullible enough to give them so much as a nickel.

Especially here in California where all they have to do is pick up a few aluminum cans and they'll earn enough money to pay for their weed for the day.

But I guess that's too much like work.

3 posted on 03/08/2016 5:29:56 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: LostInBayport

Yes, they were frauds. I’ve seen plenty of people like this, but common sense should tell you, if a person is low enough to deceive in this way, they won’t think twice about physically assaulting any Whistleblower. The mother should have been smarter, thought for her daughter, and said, “No, don’t confront them in that direct manner, you may get a wine bottle broken across your face.” Just tell an officer, and be on your way, unless you want to play Hero Of The People.


4 posted on 03/08/2016 5:39:51 PM PST by lee martell
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To: LostInBayport

I knew a man from a church that I attended many years ago who had been through Teen Challenge and warned me to NEVER, EVER give money to the guys on the street corners.

He said he knew them from his drug using days and they are just using the money for drugs. If they really want help, there is always the Rescue Mission, but they won’t go there because there’s accountability.


6 posted on 03/08/2016 6:31:03 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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