Comments on: Giving no quarter

By: Dr. Mike's Steak Dinner

Dr. Mike's Steak Dinner — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:20:04 +0000

It was a bloody quarter

What not to say to a homeless guy. And who can get coke for a lousy quarter?…

By: drmiketemp

drmiketemp — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:14:58 +0000

Gotta agree with 403girl but I do give out single ride bus passes when asked.

By: 403girl

403girl — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:04:01 +0000

I work at a shelter and if i gave a quarter to everyone who asked me, well, my purse would be empty (and my bank account). When I’m on the street and someone asks i usually say no… but once in awhile I will… I’d rather buy someone lunch… but if I have a good feeling the person will use the change wisely (as in – not spend it on drugs or booze), then i think its ok.

By: Maya

Maya — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:19:10 +0000

great points Henry. I personally try to give money whenever i can. If I see someone in the distance i try to get some money out. Also I try to look the homeless person in the eyes, say something – not how are you – just a comment like its hot, or are you hot, you know, just to show Im aware of the person and I care. as i do.

one person at a time, one day at a time..

By: henry

henry — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:28:19 +0000

What a cheek.
When we flip our billions in taxes to our governments we should be saying ‘I hope you don’t spend this on cocaine or prostitutes or killing people’.
But, of course, this is exactly what they do. All of it. All the time.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:40:07 +0000

Guilt… that is what I feel when I walk past the many many people holding the hat out on Hastings street. I have given water and food, but never money.

I just wish I could feel alright about saying “NO, no change, sorry.” (even though I usually have change). I just think”I don’t want my money helping someone get numb.”~maybe irrational but thats what I think.

Plus I always have my kids with me and I know that I have an obligation to them first. I don’t think I would say to anyone “you better not use it for drugs” though. It’s good that they were able to become friends.