Homeless folks don't always want help

[$tevie]

I agree that this isn't political unless people choose to make it political. Just because something is sad or unpleasant does not mean it is "political".

[Jimmypoo]

I think Moe, Larry & Curly proved all we need to know in their documentary about "The Hoi Polloi."

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[pinion]

$tevie wrote:
I agree that this isn't political unless people choose to make it political. Just because something is sad or unpleasant does not mean it is "political".

Agreed, I prefer to see this stuff here because I NEVER go to the political side. I'm the only one that has the right opinion about politics so why would I want to waste my time anyway?

I can't imagine anyone passing up $5. Maybe she had something mentally wrong with her. I'm not homeless but I'll take $5 if you hold it out.

[Jimmypoo]

pinion wrote:
I'm not homeless but I'll take $5 if you hold it out.

What will you DO for it?

[Wags]

Since I drive around all day if I gave all the onramp sign jockeys a sawbuck I'd be homeless in short order. There's a guy who stands around outside the door at the Whole Foods in the Pearl District, never says anything, no sign, nothing. I usually buy an extra cookie for him, or if its hot a bottle of juice. I only give money to folks with one leg or Native Americans. Occasionally a Vietnam Vet will get to me.

Yesterday I saw a lady give an onramp guy a tangerine. He took it, looked at it, then casually tossed it over his shoulder. One time when I was bored I watched a lady working an onramp from across the street. After about 20 minutes and a few scores she folded up her sign, walked down the block, got into a late model car and drove away. Hard to tell who's scamming and who's legit. Here in the People's Republic of Portland we have pretty good services for the downtrodden and we're currently building a big new facility over by the bus station. Some of my tax dollars go for that. OK with me, I've been homeless.