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Quoting Myt332 (Reply 1):
Have you ever helped this gentleman out yet? |
Quoting Myt332 (Reply 1): Have you ever helped this gentleman out yet? |
Quoting Jamesbuk (Reply 3): Every single person crossed the road to avoid him (including my parents). Now how can these people who went to the concert go and say they support the africans if you cant support your own! (by own i mean same nationality) |
Quoting AerospaceFan (Reply 4): |
Quoting Jamesbuk (Reply 5): Do you mean you'll ask to get him put into a homeless shelter or get him out of the way of cluttering the streets (sorry your response wasnt to clear on it) |
Quoting Matt D (Reply 6):
Some time ago, I made a comment that I still stand behind that said that I don't give cash to ANY of these so-called charities. Too much of that money is skimmed off for so-called "administrative" expenses and not enough of it actually goes towards helping feed, clothe, and shelter those who TRULY need it. Plus, I also believe in the old saying "give a man a fish....versus teaching him HOW to fish...." |
Quoting JBLUA320 (Reply 7):
I don't think the intention of getting him into a homeless shelter is so that the street is less cluttered. I know the shelters aren't much, but it's atleast a bed and some food; it has to be better than the street. |
Quoting JBLUA320 (Reply 9): It is scary to think, almost unreal, that some people call shelters home. This is the world we live in, and though an unbalanced distribution of goods is natural, it is incredibly sad to see such events occurring. I'll definately be giving some of my holiday money to charity this year. |
Quoting JBLUA320 (Reply 9): AerospaceFan- happy 1 year! |
Quoting Bofredrik (Reply 11):
Instead of giving money, set pressure to your politicians so that they create a wellfare state in the US. That will help many. |
Quoting MiCorazonAzul (Reply 13): I think it's great to help the less fortunate around the holidays. However, I think it would be BETTER to help them year-round. |
Quoting Matt D (Reply 6): THE PROBLEM is sometimes distinguishing between the two. And therein lies the rub. I can't tell you how many times I've been approached over the years by those who claim to be poor. Almost always, they ask for money "so that they can buy something to eat". I flat out refuse to give money, period. I have, however, offered to buy each and every one of them something to eat. In roughly 15 years, I've had exactly ONE taker. So obviously, they aren't THAT bad off. |
Quoting DavestanKSAN (Reply 16): Well then that shows you've had tons of real world experience. |
Quoting DavestanKSAN (Reply 16): Age: 13-15 |
Quoting Wrighbrothers (Reply 17): |
Quoting Wrighbrothers (Reply 15): There's a rule in this country that means everyone can receive a certain amount a week (£42 or something like that) and in most cases, they could get a flat or at least some form of shelter. |
Quoting Wrighbrothers (Reply 17):
True, I have had not as much life experience as others, but 1- I can't help when I was born and 2- does that mean I'm not able to have an opinion. Just because am I younger and have a different view to you, is pretty irrelevant. Does this mean that as soon as someone has been on the planet longer, mean that they are right, and their opinion is of higher regard than yours ? The thoughts I have have actually been built up from people with more life experience than me or you. |
Quoting Wrighbrothers (Reply 15):
I personally don't give money to these people, nor do I fell real sorrow for them, after all, why should I, it's not my problem. Quite often, it is their own fault for getting there in the first place, whether it be drugs or drink, violence etc. |
Quoting Jamesbuk (Reply 18):
Wow you've had Lots of real world experience also! Wrighbrothers could be 15 and you could be 21, thats a difference of 6 years, not really alot. At 21 you could still be living with your parents, and studying in college or university, how much different is that to wrighbrothers situation? it isnt that different at all. The fact is you knocked him for something not similar to yourself, own goal? yes. |
Quoting Jamesbuk (Reply 18): In the reality of life, if a homeless person doesnt want help then to hell with them, but there are some that do, so help them. |
Quoting AerospaceFan (Reply 12): I think I'm going to pester the local charities and government welfare agencies as to whether they are in fact going out and checking on the welfare of some of these less fortunate citizens. |
Quoting AerospaceFan (Thread starter): What does it say about our city that we allow these people to their fate, even though it would be far better to assist them so that they may improve their lives? |
Quoting Bofredrik (Reply 11): Instead of giving money, set pressure to your politicians so that they create a wellfare state in the US. That will help many. |
Quoting DavestanKSAN (Reply 16): Airliners.net Member Profile Username: wrighbrothers Gender: Male Age: 13-15 |
Quoting 777236ER (Reply 19): You need to grow up a bit and realise not everyone is as privileged as you. |
Quoting 777236ER (Reply 19): People younger than you have no home. People younger than you try drugs - for a variety of reasons - and end up homeless. |
Quoting 777236ER (Reply 19): Who are you to take the silver spoon out of you mouth and condemn them when you know nothing about their situations? |
Quoting DavestanKSAN (Reply 20): My point was with you being 13-15 my guess is YOU personally haven't had to work for the things you have. Maybe you have, I don't know. But I doubt it after I read the things you've written on this thread. |
Quoting DavestanKSAN (Reply 20): but when you say BS like this: |
Quoting 777236ER (Reply 19): No abode, no benefits. |
Quoting Jamesbuk (Reply 3): Now how can these people who went to the concert go and say they support the africans if you cant support your own! (by own i mean same nationality) |
Quoting Matt D (Reply 6): Some time ago, I made a comment that I still stand behind that said that I don't give cash to ANY of these so-called charities. Too much of that money is skimmed off for so-called "administrative" expenses and not enough of it actually goes towards helping feed, clothe, and shelter those who TRULY need it. Plus, I also believe in the old saying "give a man a fish....versus teaching him HOW to fish...." |