Panhandlers

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-13-2011, 06:39 PM

Yeah, I only give to street musicians. If they are adding pleasantly to the atmosphere, I think they earned it. There's a rotating cast of guitar, steel drum, and keyboard players at our farmer's market, and I nearly always pay them. It just wouldn't be as fun there without live music.

I don't give to panhandlers simply because I don't think it helps them at all. As you guys say, sometimes one will appeal to me for some unknown reason, but that's very rare. Sure, they would be happy for a minute or an evening, but I think it's enabling. Giving money to causes that work on homelessness itself is ten times as useful. Better yet, support public policies that help provide mental health services for everyone!

Alex · 11-13-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

steel drum

Whenever steel drums invade the public space I figure I'm doing them enough service in just resisting the urge to kick them.

11-13-2011, 06:39 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Yeah, I only give to street musicians. If they are adding pleasantly to the atmosphere, I think they earned it. There's a rotating cast of guitar, steel drum, and keyboard players at our farmer's market, and I nearly always pay them. It just wouldn't be as fun there without live music. I don't give to panhandlers simply because I don't think it helps them at all. As you guys say, sometimes one will appeal to me for some unknown reason, but that's very rare. Sure, they would be happy for a minute or an evening, but I think it's enabling. Giving money to causes that work on homelessness itself is ten times as useful. Better yet, support public policies that help provide mental health services for everyone! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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