That doesn't seem very ethical foot3. I think rather than giving them something and supporting their cycle of poverty we should employ them.

We all look to you for guidance 3F. :notworthy

Brilliant! Pay per view?

Another celebration of violence. I commend you, LookoutI'mgoingtohityou123.

You know you can keep surfing your porn even if you've run out of lube, right? Don't let us distract you with all these words.

Isn't there some string about Hobo fighting or homeless fighting... We should post those and they could get royalties.

Yes, if you have a little cash to spare you should give. But "how?" is the question. First of all, ask yourself what you want to achieve. Do you just want to feel charitable? Or do you really want to help? If the former, then pick the panhandler that tugs your heart-strings/is most convenient and hand the cash over. job done. If the latter, ask yourself "what is this person/organization going to pay for with this cash?" If drugs or fat-cat administrators feature in your answer, look for other options.

Seems like we gave a lot of money to homeowners, home owning banks, and rich guys who own others' homes a while back, maybe subsidizing homelessness would be a better strategy.

Or compelling the bailed out to entertain us in gladitorial events. I think we'd quickly be in the black again if that were a series of PPV events.

How very Roman of you! I like!

If you have it, yes. Or rather, I do, if I have it.

So, if they go and buy drugs, or beer with it...well then they'll buy drugs or beer with it. If they're addicts they'll find a way of feeding their habit somehow...that's a given. It's not like they're going to think oh buggrit, I hven't any money best go clean and sort out my life...

Hopefully, if enough people give them money they'll be able to feed their habit and also get a meal.

Honesty, if I was living on the streets I'd want a drink. It warms you when there is no fire or roof to do the job.

Does it solve the problem in the medium or long term? No. That's why I also give to organised charities.

If one of mine was on the streets, just trying to get through the day and night, I'd like to think someone out there would want to help.

Nods agreement.

Yes. Definitely yes.

My personal thoughts, more eloquently put.
Does this mean we're all Team Dana now?
I want a signed photo if so.

My problem is, I've been assured by people who actually work at homeless shelters that the ones who want help--including a meal--know where to get it at any time. I know it's not universal, but around here the charities and homeless programs are very well funded, and there is no shortage of free food or a roof to sleep under. Most of the homeless that we do have will turn down food if you offer it to them. They'll tell you that what they really wanted was Burger King, not McDonald's, so if you could just give them the money they'll head on over there in a minute or two...