Panhandling is a huge problem down here. I always give them something for two reasons: one they actually need it and are using their last shred of dignity to ask, or it will encourage poor decisions and further hasten their path.

Also so there are a lot of "couples" panhandling down here. Sometimes the girl is really cute. I've always wondered how easy it would be to pick one up. "Hey, lose the zero and go with the mediocre yet secure paycheck guy." Plus the bonus of dating a homeless girl is you can drop her off anywhere.