Do you give money to beggars on subways?

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When people on subways sing a song, play an instrument, break dance, etc., basically entertain us, I see no problem in giving them some change or maybe even a dollar. That's a small price to pay for being entertained. Though I have to admit I rarely do. But when people walk around and beg for money I am against that and will definitely not consider giving them anything, especially when they ask for money so they can get themselves weed. I've seen people sit on the street with a sign "Need money for weed" or something to that effect. Their money jars were always empty of course. Some people make up stories to try and make you feel sorry for them so you can give them something. Some use their little kids for that same purpose, maybe even lying that their kids are seriously ill. Some beg but, by the clothes they wear or the haircut they have, they don't look like they are having a hard time financially... But then again, looks can be deceiving. I saw one guy on the subway the other day begging for money. He was speaking loudly, saying he got laid off along with some other coworkers and that he needs this much money for this, that much money for that, etc.. And then he said that if we have a heart we will give him something to help him reach his goals. No one gave him anything. Not even a penny. Does that mean no one on that train has a heart? The guy was very upset when no one gave him anything and stormed off the train. What did he expect? You can't expect someone to give you anything when you say something like that. And you can't demand that people give you something. It is their choice whether they should help you out or not. Who knows what the guy's actual true story is but it takes guts to beg though. I think that I would not be able to do it, if I really had no other choice. I heard one passenger tell another that the guy looks like he is on something... I myself could not tell. But maybe it's because I had no glasses on at the time.