Hi y'all - I tried to give a hamburger (which I didn't want, still in box) to a beggar on the intersection of Broad and Parkway a few months ago. I was slightly put off when I approached to see that he was smoking (perhaps a donated cigarette - why do I doubt that?) He laughed at me - he was only interested in money. A very short conversation revealed that he has to pay for the begging location from the local bossman (pimp?) and food wouldn't help him. I'm not decrying all beggars by any means, but instances like this make me suspicious - maybe more than I need to be. I will continue to offer - mostly food - to anyone with a sign saying "will work for food " etc. but I've lived long enough to be realistic, sadly. I also avoid the red kettles or anything that smacks of religion. In fact, it is not easy these days giving a little and knowing it is going to a good cause. Suggestions for giving in January???
On Dec 14, 10:10 pm, Taylor <[email protected]> wrote: > My parent's church is sending them a Christmas meal. What, I wonder, > do they eat the rest of the year? Is there a better way to help those > less fortunate than a once-per-year conscience-easing activity? > Something that lasts all year long and provides a true boon to their > circumstances? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Memphis Freethought Alliance" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/memphisfreethoughtalliance?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
