Reply To: Why are the poor poor and homeless homeless?

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Freeda R.
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I used to very generous to the homeless and handicapped people panhandling on the streets, until one night coming out of a theater I gave some guy $20. My companion and I went to get our vehicle and drove to a very posh restauant just down the way – and surprise of surprises, who should we see but the same guy we had just given money to. There is no way he could have walked to this restaurant in the short time it took us to drive there, and even if it were possible, if he truly were living on the street there would be no way he could have afforded to dine there (a typical dinner for two costs close to $100).

After having been ripped off by this man, I am unable to give money to anyone on the street since. I know he most likely is the exception rather than the rule, but it has just left a bad taste in my mouth.

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Name : Freeda R., Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 29, City : Toronto, Ontario, State : NA, Country : Canada, Occupation : I choose not to work, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,