When I pass a homeless person on the street, I usually:

Total Voters: 1167 give him/her money 32% give him/her food 32% smile and continue on my way 32% ignore him/her 32% Jade 02/13/08 10:58am Id give them food because everybody needs food to live Dess 10/27/07 2:54pm I see homless people everday at my job. I dont really feel bad about seeing them,in a way its teaches u a lesson what not to do in ur life. It all depands on what the situation is. If a person is homless because he/she is drug addicted then i dont feel bad. But if a person homeless because of some thing that they couldnt stop from happening like a fire or something in that same area. Then i feel bad. It all depands on what happened. Ct 05/10/07 3:00pm ;kl. nk. Lin 06/23/06 8:15pm It takes but one circumstance to change our lives we can become the same as the man we pass in a moment Tracey 06/23/06 2:50pm That could be someone you know one day All in the same sinking ship 06/23/06 2:09pm Get it?! Alex 06/23/06 2:18am I walk by 10-20 homeless people every day. I don't have money to give to everybody. I do wish they took care of homeless people better here in Los Angeles. Last week when I was at the library TWO separate homeless people (one outside and one inside) had ambulances come and revive them (not sure if they actually brought them). Kylie australia 06/22/06 4:57pm I would give money or whatever i had on me to give , either iam poor or not , cause i know there are worse of people than me in this world .And to give someone something makes me feel good inside that i atleast helped someone . -=hanan=- 06/21/06 1:31am Everytime I see persons like them, I always feel sad:( I really really want to help them, but we are also poor. If I could, why not! right? Sylvia 06/21/06 12:19am I usually don't give them money because I because I don't believe that is the way to build up an individuals self-esteem, I do however acknowledge them as fellow humans. Donna 06/20/06 7:33pm I prefer to gve food because some might take the money and by drugs or alcohol LAURA ALVAREZ 06/20/06 7:02pm WHEN I SEE A HOME LESS PERSON I WOULD GIVE THEM MONEY OR FOOD. I DO THAT I CARE OF POEPLE . WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO HELP POOR POEPLE. AGE 11 Shonda 06/20/06 11:58am I think that we should show love and care for the homeless. I personally have been homeless also, not to the point where people off the streets have to give me money, but I know the feeling. I think that homeless people have the capability to succeed I just dont know if they have the will and strength. I pray that God helps those people with whatever it is that they need so that they can be happy. Xxsamanthaxx 06/20/06 8:45am I wuld smile nd walk pat dem coz if i ignore dem dey might turn ariund nd say summut Gwennette 06/19/06 7:59pm I'll prefer to give them a food coz im sure its safe than money, they might just use that money to buy drug or whatever which is harmful to them. Mary 06/19/06 11:23am I was once homeless at a young age. its nothing but hurt and pain, so when i see a homeless person i do not judge, i give them so much money to for the day. They to well succeed. Jenny 06/18/06 2:40pm I generally do not carry food with me so I give Money whenever I can - Also I do not judge what they do with the money - wether it is used for food or something else is not my business - it is a gift. Natasha 06/17/06 10:28pm I think since they dont have very nice things they could better use the food rather then money. but if u give them money they can buy nice clothes so i think it is a tye between food and money Vickie 06/16/06 2:51pm I tell my kids most people who are homeless can't help it with everything that is going on these days I count my blessing I'm not homeless yet. And if i would someone would help me. Christa 06/16/06 1:25pm Being homeless is not always because they spent money on drugs or they lazy it sometime can't be help in abbotsford bc ive met alot of homechallenge people and they are more hard working than some i know who have jobs and they are so friendly they will help you if you need it to the point of giving their shirt off their back even though they have nothing Tammy 06/15/06 4:12pm I was homeless from 13 off & on until I was 18, I was treated badly by agencies the state would put me in so I'd leave. Its no game its actually hard work just fullfilling the basic needs to not appear homeless. I never asked for money I was too afraid I just found my own way to eat. I would make artsy sculptures from disgaurded goods I'd find & sell em'. I met many good people while out there & cant blame one of em for asking for help, so please help when asked if you can. Tara 06/15/06 1:20pm Well said Amy!!! Amy 06/15/06 11:08am There are many homeless people who are mentally ill and in great need of help. It's always good to be charitable. We are a nation of people who are charitable and generous. One never regrets helping someone, it's not having helped that one regrets. Sis rubi (brooks) /family 06/15/06 3:19am Pray for them that they high cost blessings to stay off the streets and not be homeless and pray that me and households my friends and church friends don't be homesless or broke in the of jesus amen and nonstops blessings me and my mom sister and brothers and yall the and friends and church friends in jesus holy name amen shown enough amen in all area of protections and rebuke unlimited blessings to all of us and myself and mom sister brother friends church friends mercys blessings to them and to me and yall friends church friends these others blessings in holyghost amen riches and wealth blessings love joy peace healings happiness amen.24hrs blessings and miracles debt-free divine transfers debt-cancellations dailys and lots favors to all of us in jesus holy name amen and lots of goodnews happydays amen. EYES ONLY REPORT 06/14/06 11:08pm This is my comment you people are crazy give a so called hungry man food get up go to your family house borrow and siut or dress pants and get up and get a job anyone that is homeless is just lazy there is always jobs even if there crapy who cares at least its a pay cheque they dont need your food or there money they need to get up off there lazy butts and get a job and stop sponaging off use people that need to work hard to get anywhere in this messed up world we call home so the next time you see a homeless peson give the the best tip you can tell them to get a job!!! Graham 06/14/06 10:04pm I was homeless once, but not anymore. I know exactly what it's like, and it is very real. Oh, it's not usually their fault. TJ 06/14/06 9:02pm YES! Help the homeless!!! Geeze, while we a Nation of Edumakated people are being taken to the cleaners by real gangsters(bush, cheany,rums) we sit & contomplate if we should or shouldnt give a homeless person a buck or two, come-on people when are we gonna realize we are all in the same sinking ship.... BRENA 06/14/06 6:30pm I USED TO BE HOMELESS...SOMETIMES LIFE IS A ROLLER COASTER..ONE MINUTE YOUR UP ENJOYING THE VIEW THE NEXT MINUTE YOU WALLOWING IN THE MUD....THE TEST...TO SEE HOW STRONG YOUR FAITH IS Kiton 06/14/06 11:02am Its funny though cause im a real **** but i have a soft spot for homeless less fortunate people. i will give my last rand to whom ever is hungry or in need. Misty 06/13/06 7:13pm I am not cold hearted or anything, but I don't give homeless people anything. I was taught growing up that there is no reason for anyone to live that way. I have seen homeless people sitting outside of gas stations that are hiring. All they have to do is go in the bathroom, wash up (there is soap and paper towels or blow dryers in most bathrooms) and go to the nearest Post Office and tell them they want their mail General Delivery. No problems...they have an address and they look decent enough to get a job at a gas station. Min42 06/13/06 3:46pm I don't even go there. there are a million ways to end up on the street. if it was me, i'd like a stranger to give me a cigarette or 50 dollars to buy some drugs or beer. but honestly, it depends what i have, cash or a chocolate bar. sometimes i have to just smile and continue on my way 'cos i've got nothing to 'spare'. sometimes i sit and talk to them late at night in city parks, sharing beer or coffee. so many strange and wonderfule and absolutely awful lives out there. if you are happy, you are one of the lucky few who know how to be. Catwoman 06/12/06 11:59pm I GIVE HOMELESS PEOPLE FOOD NOT MONEY BECAUSE HOW DO I KNOW IF THAT MONEY IS USED FOR FOOD OR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL F YOU REALLY WANT TO HELP A HOMELESS PERSON GIVE THEM FOOD THEN DIRECT THEM TO A SHELTER OR SOUP KITCHEN.DON'T ALWAYS BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE OR HEAR A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE JUST OUT TO SCAM YOU AND SOME ARE JUST LAZY NOT ALL OF THEM BUT IF YOU GET IN THE HABIT OF GIVING TO THESE SO CALLED HOMELESS YOU JUST MIGHT BE HELPING THE DRUG DEALERS KEEP THERE JOBS AND DISTROYING MANY LIVES SO WHEN IN DOUBT JUST GIVE FOOD! Martha 06/12/06 11:23am Give him or her my last dollar and give thanks to God I am not in their situation and count my blessings because you never know when the tables may turn! Anavets 06/12/06 9:13am It is so hard anymore to know if someone truely needs help or they are just scamming you. I own a business and a man stopped by one day and asked if he could do some clean up work around outside. He worked hard all day. It was chilly outside so I made him coffee and gave him hot stew.(part of my lunch) I payed him fairly when he was done. He asked if he could come back in 2 weeks. I told him yes. This went on for a month or so, then he started coming by a couple times a week, I told him to stick to the schedule. One day he came by and asked if I would co-sign for him to by a new car! When I told him no he got upset and started accusing me of not trusting him?! Sometimes people just don't know when enough is enough. He stops by occasionally and asks if he can work for gas money. I tell him no now and send him on his way. I feel bad but I don't like being taken advantage of either. He got to where if I would say No and my husband was here he would ask to speak to him outside and ask my husband to give me permission to tell him yes. What the Hell? I haven't seen him for a few months.