"Homeless Veteran" in the Lowe's Parking lot.

[theGinsue]

The average Vietnam Vet (let's say 20 years old in 1970) would have been 40 when I was 14. One of my friends Dad was pretty messed-up. I laugh hard when I see guys my age, or just a bit older, rocking the "Vietnam Veteran" hat and "woe is me" act- such a scam.

I'm 55; born in 1965. I don't spook easy, but when I do it's usually somewhat dramatic. Every now and then when I get spooked I'll say 'Sorry, flashbacks to 'Nam.' I'm amazed at the number of people who ask me 'You served in Vietnam?' (seriously believing it). My response is then 'I wasn't even 10 when the Vietnam War ended. Just how old do you think I am?'

There is a reason the guy is begging in the Lowes parking lot instead of getting actual care at VA. Either a scammer or druggie, and likely to be both.


I don't care what a beggar claims, they get nothing. Props like dogs, musical instruments, or children just piss me off even more.

Amen & +1

I know there are legitimately some folks out panhandling who NEED help but because there are so many who are just looking for a simple way to make serious cash off the books (and many drive better cars than I own), I won't give a cent directly to any of them. As Aloha_Shooter said, there are a lot of charitable organizations out there that provide assistance to those who NEED it; I'm happy to donate to those organizations.