Panhandler gets caught in a new ride

[james_bond_007]

When I worked in downtown Chicago, I became immune to the begging.

^^^^^This.

What put me over the edge was when I bought a 2" thick Ruben sandwich at a downtown Deli. These things were so big they needed to be eaten in 2 meals or shared. I had the Deli wrap up the 2nd 1/2 for later.

It was November and cold; I saw a young woman begging near the Wrigley building and gave her the 'spare' half.
She said "What the f@## is this? I want cash."
And then threw it in the trash.

I wanted to deck her, but I just stared at her, said "You're welcome."
and walked away.

I guess I learned MY lesson...

[SuperiorDG]

^^^^^This.

What put me over the edge was when I bought a 2" thick Ruben sandwich at a downtown Deli. These things were so big they needed to be eaten in 2 meals or shared. I had the Deli wrap up the 2nd 1/2 for later.

It was November and cold; I saw a young woman begging near the Wrigley building and gave her the 'spare' half.
She said "What the f@## is this? I want cash."
And then threw it at the bitch.

I wanted to deck her, but I just stared at her, said "You're welcome."
and walked away.

I guess I learned MY lesson...

FIFY

[Dave_L]

I've thought about getting job applications from area places and giving those out.

[RblDiver]

I've thought about getting job applications from area places and giving those out.

I think tax forms for their untaxed income'd be better >.>

[rondog]

^^^^^This.

What put me over the edge was when I bought a 2" thick Ruben sandwich at a downtown Deli. These things were so big they needed to be eaten in 2 meals or shared. I had the Deli wrap up the 2nd 1/2 for later.

It was November and cold; I saw a young woman begging near the Wrigley building and gave her the 'spare' half.
She said "What the f@## is this? I want cash."
And then threw it in the trash.

I wanted to deck her, but I just stared at her, said "You're welcome."
and walked away.

I guess I learned MY lesson...

Bond, you silly man - she can't put a sammich in a syringe now can she?

Myself, I'd prefer to hit 'em with bear spray, but I suppose I'd get in hot water for that.

[davsel]

My wife was a meter maid years ago and worked with the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) with the CSPD cleaning up homeless camps. She knew all the beggars in Colorado Springs. One day we were at the Walmart in Falcon and a "lady" came up asking for gas money. My wife called her out by name and asked what she was doing all the way out in Falcon. She just turned and quickly walked away.

During her meter maid stint, a couple of new-to-town homeless guys started whistling and verbally harassing her daily. She went to the "Homeless Godfather," a Vietnam vet who had his wits about him, just preferred to live on the streets, and told him about the new guys. He said he'd take care of it. She never saw them again.

My wife now picks up gift cards from Chipotle whenever we're in for lunch. She selectively hands them out to the homeless downtown. Though she never gives them to anyone asking for handouts, she just walks up and hands them to people who look like they really need a meal.

[MrPrena]

Moral Hazard= No money to beggars.

[Duman]

Moral Hazard= No money to beggars.

I think this belongs in the "Word Association Thread" in "Stickies"........