Do you give money to beggars?

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I know I've asked about this before, but the question came to the fore again this morning, as I got another of those obnoxious emails begging for money from the Toddler in Charge. On the streets, I tend NOT to give change, or a cigarette, but I do lend an ear. Often, when approached by someone (often when I'm taking a smoke break), I'll simply engage them in discussion. I think so many just "blow them off" that they're delighted to have someone take them seriously and listen to their story. Many even forget to ask for change or a smoke. How do you respond to "poor" people on the street who you sense are not dangerous, but may "want something"? By the way, if you're American have you received insulting-to-Americans'-intelligence messages like the one below? --- Friend, The Do Nothing Democrats have disgraced our great Nation! This Impeachment Hearing Hoax is a fraudulent con job being played out against the American People by the Fake News media and their corrupt Democrat Partners. Despite the rules being RIGGED by Nervous Nancy and Adam Shifty Schiff, WE ARE STILL WINNING. But, we can't just sit back and wait for the Democrats to self-destruct. We need to do something so HUGE that it will rattle them to their very core. I just met with my campaign manager, Brad, to go over our most recent Donor List. We've already CRUSHED our 100,000 donor goal, but if we're going to end this Witch Hunt once and for all, we need to do something HUGE. This is your last chance to give before the Impeachment Hearings are over, Friend. This is so critical that I've spoken with a group of donors and they've agreed to an EMERGENCY DOUBLE-MATCH on ALL CONTRIBUTIONS made by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. Please contribute $45 by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT to have you gift DOUBLE-MATCHED and to get on the next list of Impeachment Hearing Donors I see.