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oregonjen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:18 AM Original message |
When seeing a homeless person, do you avert your eyes? |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
1. Judge a culture by how it treats its weak. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
2. if they are insane i dont look in their eyes. no offense, but my safety is important to me. |
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oregonjen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:36 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Safety of course is first |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
11. It's not hard to spot the aggressively crazy or schizophrenic |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
3. I don't - I smile and say hello |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
4. It really depends on the circumstances. |
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oregonjen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:38 AM Response to Reply #4 |
7. My point exactly, but you said it better |
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Ahpook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:28 PM Response to Reply #4 |
35. them, them, them |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:57 PM Response to Reply #35 |
41. Do you have a point? n/t |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
5. It's an interesting instinct, to close your eyes. |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
8. In my area... |
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Dragonbreathp9d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
9. Sadly, sometimes yes... |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:08 PM Response to Reply #9 |
44. Same here. |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
10. I'm successful mostly if I meet them on the street |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
12. not unless they're welding. nt. |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:59 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. As a homeless IronWorker, I applaud your good sense! |
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MsKandice01 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
13. I not only look, I smile... |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
14. I don't think it's from a lack of respect...It's from shame. |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
15. Look Em In The Eyes |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
16. I try to respect homeless people as I respect anyone else I don't know. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
17. i think it's rude to look people in the eyes, it's a sexual come on |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:54 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. If I'm Walking Down The Street I Usually Acknowledge People With A Quick Tilt Of The Head |
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GirlinContempt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:18 PM Response to Reply #19 |
47. I know I do. |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:55 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Let me understand... |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:08 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. There Is A Balance |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:15 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. I'm not understanding this thread... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:34 PM Response to Reply #28 |
36. well you're just not reading the thread or at least you're not reading my post |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:06 PM Response to Reply #17 |
24. Ah, the voice of nihilism. You're right, we shouldn't look at each other |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:35 PM Response to Reply #24 |
37. are you tired of post stalking me yet? |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:40 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. If you think I'm stalking, then you need help. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:14 PM Response to Reply #17 |
27. Oh boy... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:39 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. and this response has relevance to my post, how exactly? |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:45 PM Response to Reply #38 |
53. Sure, I'll tell you. |
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GirlinContempt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
48. I need to take fucking lessons from you |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
18. Yes |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
22. I know most of the homeless people in my neighborhood by name. |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
23. Honestly, I don't remember. |
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Phillycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
26. Can't smile at homeless people in a big city - it's dangerous. |
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Fredda Weinberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:14 PM Response to Reply #26 |
31. There is a proper look - serene but determined |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
29. NO. |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
30. I'll look them in the eye... unfortunately being only a few steps away from |
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Xipe Totec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
32. Without further comment. |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:20 PM Response to Reply #33 |
34. That's just cold and self-serving. |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
40. No more than I divert my eyes from people in houses, I guess. |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
42. Yes |
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FooFootheSnoo (304 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
43. I used to, but not anymore |
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tandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
45. I found myself walking today one of those streets in San Francisco |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:22 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. It's tough. |
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tandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:32 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. My first thought was that they choose that area because of the pricey |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
46. My complex is near a freeway on-ramp |
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stuntcat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
50. There but for the grace.. and stuff |
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Godhumor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 10:39 PM Response to Original message |
52. Honolulu was an eye-opener |
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