Do you give money to beggars?

Prof.Badass · 26-11-2008 08:27PM #1

If you do give them money, is it something you do regularly or just something you've done occasionally in the past?

btw i posted this because i was reading about child beggars in the news today.

Holsten · 26-11-2008 08:27PM

No, never.

o1s1n · 26-11-2008 08:28PM

No. I like to spend my money on frivolous things instead.

Ruu_Old · 26-11-2008 08:29PM

No, I give them a sandwich or a cup of tea the odd time though (most of the beggars I have come across ask for money for a sandwich or food).

AckwelFoley · 26-11-2008 08:30PM

Yes, for sex.

10 euro bonus if she has no teeth

ummm nom nom nom

shenanigans1982 · 26-11-2008 08:30PM

I will if one of them ever puts money in the cup I hold out the car window every time one of them approach it.

Caoimhín · 26-11-2008 08:31PM

Ruu wrote: »

No, I give them a sandwich or a cup of tea the odd time though.

Thats very kind Ruu, its very cold out on the street.

I pee on the Roma ones to warm them up.

Fizman · 26-11-2008 08:31PM

Yes. I like to give them something so that I can say, "Look, its not goin to get yous on the property ladder,but it might get you a cuppa tea".

admiralofthefleet · 26-11-2008 08:32PM

snyper wrote: »

Yes, for sex.

10 euro bonus if she has no teeth

ummm nom nom nom

dont mind them pimples on me arse, thats just me price list in braille

on topic, i do the odd time. especially if the beggar is old. i give money to that guy with the big beard on o connell street

AckwelFoley · 26-11-2008 08:33PM

Fizman wrote: »

Yes. I like to give them something so that I can say, "Look, its not goin to get yous on the property ladder,but it might get you a cuppa tea".

it would in offaly

Hellm0 · 26-11-2008 08:33PM

Only if the gimmick they are using is original or I can empathize with them. Some will never get a penny from me though...you know the one's.

Terry · 26-11-2008 08:34PM

Alcoholic beggars, yes. Junkie beggars, no.

Allow me to explain.

Alcoholics are the result of a government sanctioned drug.
Yes, they should seek help, ubt sometimes people are beyond help.
Junkies are stupid people who decided to take a really addictive drug, so they deserve no compassion.

villager · 26-11-2008 08:35PM

no no no no no no no no never never just encourages the feckers

admiralofthefleet · 26-11-2008 08:36PM

i would never give money to the beggars at the luas stop on stephens green. i was queing there last week and nearly every punter was giving the dude money. i would imagine by the end of the day he would have enough cash for the fitzwilliam hotel let alone a hostel

AckwelFoley · 26-11-2008 08:36PM

Terry wrote: »

Alcoholic beggars, yes. Junkie beggars, no.

Allow me to explain.

Alcoholics are the result of a government sanctioned drug.
Yes, they should seek help, ubt sometimes people are beyond help.
Junkies are stupid people who decided to take a really addictive drug, so they deserve no compassion.

do you ask them for a piss test before you hand over money?

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 26-11-2008 08:39PM

Used to give them 20%

Scoobydoobydoo · 26-11-2008 08:41PM

I used to but never do anymore, because I don't know who's doing it for what reason, who is genuinely in need or just scamming. I would support a homeless organisation, but not individuals begging in the street.
Also, if I see someone using a small child/infant for begging in town, I call the Leanbh section of the ISPCC, and let them know. It makes me sick to see that in particular.

PurpleBerry · 26-11-2008 08:45PM

No. Especially not after reading this article from Cracked.com. The list is entitled 5 Ways to Get Rich (Without a Single Discernible Skill)

#1 Beggars
Potential Income:
$100,000 a year.

Sure, begging isn't anybody's cup of tea, and it's certainly nothing you'd want to brag about at your class reunion. But you know what will make you feel better? $300 a freaking day.

That's exactly how much panhandlers outside a Wal-Mart in Coos Bay, Oregon were making (as much as some workers inside the store made ... in a week). The police there looked into the panhandlers and found they were long-time residents, and even had homes. According to the chief, "This is just their chosen profession."

That's not just an isolated situation, either. One news story found a down-on-her-luck girl begging for money to "buy a bus ticket to get back home." They estimated her income from that gig was around $27,000 a year. By comparison, according to Careers-in-finance.com, the starting salary for a Credit Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree: $27,000.

It isn't as easy as it sounds, though. There is a helpful guide with many tips and tricks you'll need to know to become a successful beggar, such as:
"Have something to put money in: a cup, a cap, a guitar case ... Empty it regularly so people--both customers and potential crooks--can't see how much you're bringing in."

skyhighflyer · 26-11-2008 08:45PM

Irish beggars are just lazy junkies for the most part. Beggars in other parts of the world learn how to be entertaining or at least concoct a fascinating vauguely plausible story of how they ended up as a bum. Over here you just get some strung out skeletor moaning any chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnge bud?

Hogzy · 26-11-2008 08:48PM

i gave a bum 10 yoyo's on xmas eve!!! that was the only time iv ever given a homeless person money! felt sorry for the poor fella on the bridge!

Apparently 'professional' bums make a fortunate in some places, watched a documentary about them in london and they can earn upto 100-150 POUNDS a day...

Caoimhín · 26-11-2008 08:49PM

Terry wrote: »

Alcoholic beggars, yes. Junkie beggars, no.

Allow me to explain.

Alcoholics are the result of a government sanctioned drug.
Yes, they should seek help, ubt sometimes people are beyond help.
Junkies are stupid people who decided to take a really addictive drug, so they deserve no compassion.

Most "junkies" are alcoholics too.

Charlie · 26-11-2008 08:50PM

When I see someone I believe is need, then yeah. It's usually a dead giveaway if they are located in 'hotspots' e.g. the bridges, atms etc.

There was a bloke tonight on the way home who was in a doorway, and looked down on his luck, so I gave him something.

It's really a sickening thing, and something I would truly despair at the though of having to endure. I know you'll never have a eutopia, but in this fcuking counrty, with all the wealth that was generated, it is a disgrace to see people sleeping out rough, in near to freezing conditions.

Piste · 26-11-2008 08:55PM

I never understood begging in front of ATMs, if someone's going to an ATM it usually means they've no cash on them, and seeing as the smallest amount of money you can get from an ATM is a tenner do beggars really think people are just going to slip them a tenner?

AckwelFoley · 26-11-2008 08:56PM

Mr.S wrote: »

was sitting beside one of thoes guys who asks for the change from the machine, and some old one gave him a 5 note, quick as a flash he takes out a wallet and puts it in there, and there was a big wad of cash.

He must make millions

id have taken back my money... With interest

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 26-11-2008 08:57PM

I used to when I was a kid, not knowing wtf I was doing. But if any of you guys see me begging on the streets I expect you to give me your money, not all of it but some of it... ok?

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 26-11-2008 09:00PM

Piste wrote: »

I never understood begging in front of ATMs, if someone's going to an ATM it usually means they've no cash on them, and seeing as the smallest amount of money you can get from an ATM is a tenner do beggars really think people are just going to slip them a tenner?

I haven't seen an ATM giving out a tenner in about ten years. It's not worth the effort for a bank to put 10 euro notes in their atms, especially in Dublin where an ATM might be empty on a monday morning

admiralofthefleet · 26-11-2008 09:02PM

Kaya Hollow Glob wrote: »

I haven't seen an ATM giving out a tenner in about ten years. It's not worth the effort for a bank to put 10 euro notes in their atms, especially in Dublin where an ATM might be empty on a monday morning

some of the ulster bank atm's still give out tenners.

ejmaztec · 26-11-2008 09:03PM

Hogzy wrote: »

i gave a bum 10 yoyo's on xmas eve!!! that was the only time iv ever given a homeless person money! felt sorry for the poor fella on the bridge!

Apparently 'professional' bums make a fortunate in some places, watched a documentary about them in london and they can earn upto 100-150 POUNDS a day...

How else would they pay for first class travel and manicures?

chin_grin · 26-11-2008 09:03PM

.........not anymore.....hawhawhawhaw. Oh me.

antomorro-sei · 26-11-2008 09:04PM

Never

Terry · 26-11-2008 09:05PM

snyper wrote: »

do you ask them for a piss test before you hand over money?

Most junkies have sunken cheeks and bulging eyes.

Alcoholics are usually drunk.

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