Do you give money to the poor people begging on the streets or have you?

Don't - I just say to myself - I got 99 problems giving a bum money ain't one.

I have given money in the past and I always feel bad when I walk by homeless people...especially when I'm carrying a $5 Starbucks drink. However, there are many people begging on a street that I walk down every day that I can't just keep giving, particularly when I know some are just going to turn around and buy heroin with it. For now, I just walk by with my head down and hope that they'll be able to get help through one of the many more formal programs that is already in place.

I used to, but as others have said, when you walk by 300 homeless people a day it's not feasible. To be honest, I don't even hear them anymore. I've tuned them out much like many other city noises.

When I'm drunk stumbling around the streets at 2 in the morning, I'm more apt to give someone money if they promise to use it on alcohol or drugs. (Not a typo, I make them promise to buy alcohol or drugs)

I gave this kid all the change out of my car one day, and he replied "that all you got?"

I should have taken that change back.

I pour cheap boos on them and they think I'm a god.

There was a guy who used to stand outside the World Trade Center in Manhattan with a sign that read:

"2 lazy 2 work"

He got tons of money, mostly because he was honest.

Another guy in Georgetown used to sit on the steps of the Riggs Bank with a cup hanging from a string, that he would bob up and down, using a stick - almost like he was fishing - all while yelling "SHOW ME THE MONEY". He too made good bank because of the humor of it all.

I live in a big city and see lots of homeless folks asking for money. The ones who never ask me I'll bring sandwhichs or drinks every once in a while, but I never give money out. I'll give 'em warm clothes in the winter too. No matter how drunk or drugged out, no one should freeze.

No Mr. Mercury84 I will not be ever giving money to bums unless i get a service from them. Plus they might get my shoes dirty.

yeah, 2 lazy 2 work guy...

that dude became rich last time I checked.

makes you realize how ****** up this country is.

I hate paying for social services when FUBU is a non-publicly traded company.

I always get scammed by high school cheerleaders whenever they're oustide the grocery store doing their little fundraisers. Sheesh though, at least wear some skimpy outfits and wash my damn car for it

I've given them food plenty of times, but never money. I've only had one bum ever turn down the food. It was some bananas I think. Just remember that while more compassion is definitely needed in this world, no good deed goes unpunished. Teach a man to fish, don't just give him a fish.

I give them change when I have it. Can't assume they'll spend it on something bad, and it doesn't hurt me at all.

Hell no. I would just be enabling them to continue not trying.

Want to teach someone to swim? Throw them into the deep end of a swimming pool. I have yet to see this method fail.

I always feel grateful that it isn't me. "There but for the grace of God go I".

So I make a sincere effort not to laugh. Sometimes I have a smirk on my face, feeling almost giddy that I just had a wonderful meal and I'm wearing a dapper looking suit and tie.

I like to be generous to those who are inferior to me. Its

not unusual for me a offer a dollar to a bum if he can do a cartwheel. It's a riot watching them land on their heads.

And it makes me feel warm inside for being such a thoughtful and giving, compassionate person.

Yeah, I do frequently. I like beer, and even though I'm poor as hell I'd give the guy a bottle if we were hanging out.

I give money to the poor every time I pay taxes.

Every once in a while when they ask me for money, I just tell them if they want I can buy them some food. Some scoff and say whatever, or swear at me. Others gladly accept, and we walk to the nearest grocery and I buy them a couple dollars of food. Makes sure the money isn't wasted on food, and I learn a lot about peoples lives that way.

Never give them anything. You're only prolonging their agony. They're better off dead.

Yes. I send a $1000 every year to my college cross-country team. I can't think of a bigger bunch of bums.

I use to give money till I saw the bitch getting into her new Caddy parked around the corner!