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rockymountaindem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 08:30 PM Original message |
My litmus test to tell if someone is a good person: homeless people... |
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boobooday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
1. I think it is a valid criteria |
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Dookus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
2. I've given (and raised) |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
3. It's actually not that easy in Canada |
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ConcernedCanuk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 08:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Umm I don't usually argue,- but as a lifetime Canuk, I beg to differ |
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ConcernedCanuk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
4. The uninformed would be surprised |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
5. Indifference is my reaction. Does this make me bad? |
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BlueJazz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
7. I give money to the homeless when I'm in my car. |
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maggrwaggr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
8. if you lived where I live, you'd be constantly broke |
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Ysabel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
9. as i see myself... |
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juajen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 11:21 PM Response to Reply #9 |
17. Unless they're an alcoholic or drug addict, |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 01:17 AM Response to Reply #17 |
27. And you are a better parent than many |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
10. I'm never sure |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
11. I smile and nod as I would to anyone but I refrain from |
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The empressof all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
12. It's so sad and some advice |
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joeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
13. Thanks for posting this |
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Ysabel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
14. myth / mentally ill... |
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vetwife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 01:21 AM Response to Reply #14 |
29. 45 percent are veterans..combat veteans |
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AbbeyRoad (848 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
15. My immediate reaction is a mixture of sadness and pity |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
16. I don't think there is any reason anyone should be homeless, |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 11:38 PM Response to Original message |
18. I pity them and hope that I don't end up in their situation. |
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kimchi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-04 11:39 PM Response to Original message |
19. I feel pity; and relief that it isn't me. |
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lostnfound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
20. FSRN tonight: In Tampa, it's illegal to give them food in the parks |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 12:31 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Where is the War on Poverty and Ignorance????? |
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lostnfound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 12:37 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. Speaking of golf memberships, a big shot Enron guy requested money for 1 |
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Tru Believer (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 12:34 AM Response to Original message |
22. Not All Consevatives |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 12:43 AM Response to Reply #22 |
25. Handing out alms to people in need is not enough. |
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rockymountaindem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 01:20 AM Response to Reply #22 |
28. Most definately. |
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newyawker99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 01:33 PM Response to Reply #22 |
34. Hi Tru Believer!! |
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cetasika (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
24. bragging is worse |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 12:52 AM Response to Original message |
26. I generally do not give to homeless people on the street.... |
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ConsAreLiars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 01:23 AM Response to Original message |
30. Beggars are just people who are suffering. |
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Kanary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 01:45 AM Response to Original message |
31. Several years ago, I interviewed several homeless people |
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realdeal22k (147 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 02:03 AM Response to Original message |
32. If they have a valid excuse for not seeking work I'll toss a few coins |
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ermoore (474 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-04 03:26 AM Response to Original message |
33. Eh . . . |
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