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PtrWalnuts t1_j077jxa wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Don't hate the state, hate the game by VulcanTrekkie45

Why so they can freeze to death and thus decrease the surplus population?

If we didn't ignore them maybe there would be less of them.

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wgc123 t1_j07e1ux wrote

I never do anymore , since my car was keyed because I bought someone a meal instead of giving “just $5 so I can eat”.

A couple issues with “helping” them

  • you’re only helping one person at a time and it may not go very far. An appropriate service can help that money go further to help more

  • while there are way too many people that could use a hand, the most extroverted/aggressive pan handlers, with the most profitable locations, are likely to be a scammer. Donating to the appropriate service is more likely for your money to get to the truly needy, and you won’t skip out on someone quietly suffering

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[deleted] t1_j07beex wrote

That money would be better spent if you donate it to a credible charity organization like a local soup kitchen

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PtrWalnuts t1_j07gk92 wrote

I do that too. I also buy people food and hand it to them.

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