tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post5020950989012994552..comments2023-10-28T03:21:25.436-07:00Comments on Ride My Mind: Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04805406008862938772noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-41081913818502211212010-01-13T12:58:40.195-08:002010-01-13T12:58:40.195-08:00Sometimes makes me wonder what I would do in their...Sometimes makes me wonder what I would do in their situation...assuming they are not scamming.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-7959610106793887362010-01-12T16:09:23.271-08:002010-01-12T16:09:23.271-08:00I just gave money to a woman on the side of the of...I just gave money to a woman on the side of the offramp the other day. I have no idea if she was scamming me or not, but I doubt it. All I can think is the humility she must feel..being so dirty and hungry.It was only 5 bucks. I can live without 5 bucks..maybe she can't. To me, it's worth being wrong to hope maybe she got something to eat or a blanket.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16889910929613590217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-80400764579470680532010-01-12T04:56:12.669-08:002010-01-12T04:56:12.669-08:00You've been tagged. Hope you'll play!You've been tagged. Hope you'll play!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-42520194665643106742010-01-10T19:09:54.289-08:002010-01-10T19:09:54.289-08:00I heard on the news that some town is trying to ge...I heard on the news that some town is trying to get a law passed about panhandling. They are trying to get.. people who give the money to panhandlers will be fined.<br /><br />I think it is sad!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-5455276259696084502010-01-10T17:16:02.140-08:002010-01-10T17:16:02.140-08:00This post reminds me of "Might Know What It&#...This post reminds me of "Might Know What It's Like" by Everlast--check it out. Especially if you look at them and feel disgust. Most homeless people are mentally ill--many have post traumatic stress disorder or more severe issues that cannot even be helped with medication. When I see them, I do what I think is right and if they are "scamming" (which is actually quite rare) then they are to be ashamed, but I will not feel ashamed that I have not helped a fellow human being in his or her time of need. Karma is a bitch and I choose not to mess with it!<br /><br />I was in law enforcement for many years in Florida and came across a lot of homelessness. I do speak from experience. You're right John, they are or may have been at one time "the coolest people ever", now they are just in a sad sad situation.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00736418163075753079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-25572892597794581442010-01-10T08:14:41.673-08:002010-01-10T08:14:41.673-08:00Me too bv. I saw a guy eating french fries out of...Me too bv. I saw a guy eating french fries out of the trash once. So after I faught of the tears I took him inside the restaurant and told him to order whatever he wanted. He was young and severely retarded and dirty. He ate like he had never eaten before. I thought it would feel good to help him but it didn't. It just felt like I did what had to be done that day.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04805406008862938772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-64482260349494627532010-01-10T06:53:18.015-08:002010-01-10T06:53:18.015-08:00I've never given money to people like that but...I've never given money to people like that but I have given them food before.Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-72307592320071760412010-01-09T19:26:29.751-08:002010-01-09T19:26:29.751-08:00I feel hardhearted but I do not ever give to panha...I feel hardhearted but I do not ever give to panhandlers. I just feel like they are scamming. I mean, I guess it's a job, but I do not want to be a customer. I do give to donations to Salvation Army and Goodwill and sometimes to the food bank, but I do not think we need to encourage people standing in the median begging us for money. Is that mean?Dreamfarm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494214244290730058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-88441561819732351462010-01-09T15:07:55.508-08:002010-01-09T15:07:55.508-08:00It Peeves me too. There is or used to be a guy at...It Peeves me too. There is or used to be a guy at Venice Beach who would roll around on a little makeshift cart all day like Eddie Murphy in Trading Places and make money as a "Homeless guy" then at the end of his shift would walk to his Rolls Royce and drive home.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04805406008862938772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801598232569840695.post-76492488749590031272010-01-09T13:28:01.684-08:002010-01-09T13:28:01.684-08:00Sadly, I'm sure they both go home to a nice wa...Sadly, I'm sure they both go home to a nice warm house that costs more to maintain than I can afford. If they've been on those same corners for years, you're likely right that it's a lucrative career. And makes it difficult for ppl who DO need help and are willing to work for it. <br /><br />Sorry. Pet Peeve.CarrieMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748959131382797114noreply@blogger.com