Panhandling Ban Violates 1A in Denver

[Ah Pook]

Boulder is ground zero for beggars. They are even it the neighborhoods. They ask and get a "fawk off".

We get some in Ned. Even with the hippy/hipsters it doesn't play well. My response is "take it to Boulder".

I do not give beggars anything, ever.

[BPTactical]

Parasites

[Ah Pook]

Parasites

That are allowed to exist.

[crays]

I used to think I had a pretty good eye for need-vs-leech panhandlers. It's become so prevalent anymore, I have become an F-off type of guy.

I feel bad about turning away someone in need, but I no longer have the time or desire to deal with it.

My favorite: Do you have any spare change?
My response: No. I work for my money, and every penny is accounted for.
That usually results in a dumbfounded look, and I always assume they're trying to figure out the meaning of "work".

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[68Charger]

^ Nice. Unfortunately I drive a diesel, so my set-people-on-fire options are more limited.

it's all in technique- diesel will burn with a wick, so you have to soak him, then light him on fire.

[yz9890]

What frustrates me the most is panhandlers that walk up down between cars at stop lights. Worse is when I get panhandled inside a business (restaurant or hotel most often).

Last time I got panhandled was in the Home Depot parking lot on Parker and Chambers. I was loading drywall into the back of my truck at night and a guy came up behind me and said he "needed money". Scared the hell out of me. Terrible lights in their lot also. Very dark. I told him to step back in a less than cordial voice. I complain to the manager of that store routinely but the parking lot is still very dark. Right across from a Walmart also.


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[Scanker19]

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.

[speedysst]

Had one approach me in the parking lot of Arby's in GJ a couple weeks ago asking for money to get some food. I explained that if you dont have a job, you dont get Arby's, you get soup and bread. Might have been a little abrupt but it worked.

[kidicarus13]

I explained that if you dont have a job, you dont get Arby's, you get soup and bread.

You gave wise advice.

[izzy]

There is this panhandler who is so horrible, he somehow takes money out of my pay every month. I'm pretty sure the cash gets flushed down the drain.