What do you think of "begging"?

@Jenaisle (14079)
Philippines
November 19, 2008 12:25am CST
When a person begs for money, food, etc. what do you think of him? What do you think of someone who begs? Do you give to beggars in the streets? Do you donate to charitable institutions or the like? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of begging?
4 responses
@redkathy (3374)
• United States
19 Nov 08
Lots of questions there friend LOL Yes I donate money to charities, and only food to beggars.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
Hi red, I am actually not posting many questions now. You should have seen me,a month ago.lol... thanks for participating. Food to beggars is a good suggestion. Cheers and happy mylotting.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
19 Nov 08
Last weekend we had a couple that was sitting by our walmart with a sign that said down on our luck....please help...well someone was going to help them but they had started walking....so he followed them...They had a brand new Jeep Cherokee parked a block away...someone else called the Salvation Army...they were very upset with the couple....said they had a bunch of calls too....they were not down on their luck. I also saw that when I visited Mexico......for it I would like to tell them....Get a job! I do give to many organizations that are legitamate!
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
he he he, a brand new cherokee huh? They are even well of than me. anyway, you're right. Perhaps they're just having a good time to see people gawk at them. lol..they should donate their jeep to the salvation army. Thanks for that very enlightening comment Jill. All the best.
@alyssa_c (440)
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
I could see lots of beggars nowadays and they come in different sizes and shapes. I could see small children being ordered by their parents to beg for money, and there are also able-bodied adults who do the same thing. I used to think begging is a harmless act by others but then these people have abused that and didn't bother anymore to look for jobs, and they totally rely on the money or whatever things they get from begging. There are also those who use the money they get from begging for buying controlled substances so I'd rather give them food instead of money. There already has a law against giving to beggards and I think it's a great idea. I still give to old people, though, every now and then. I can't help myself sometimes. I give to charities, too, whenever I can. It's good to be helping people who are in need but if these people you are helping are already depending on others for survival and not exerting any other effort to better themselves then that is the major disadvantage of giving.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
You have a balanced outlook on begging. I totally agree with you. Your comment is well thought of and laden with great information. Kudos to you. Happy mylotting.
• China
19 Nov 08
In my view,If they are in heaithiness and able to work,they should earn money by theyselves.I never give money to them.But if someone in deformity who lose their working ability,I will give my hand for them.
@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
Good answer, thanks for your significant input. Cheers.