do you think begger is akind of profession?
97927
some people do make a living out of begging...\nfor  those living in the 3rd world countries it has even syndicate rings...
156702
They can average around $20 a day for a few hours "work".  They are usually NOT homeless.  I have heard that many of them refuse offers of work.\n\nMy grandson gave one outside our grocery store his allowance (4 quarters), and when we went to Pizza Hut after\nshopping, we saw him putting the quarters in the arcade game machine.\n\nIf you are planning on begging this way, be aware that there are territorial people (beggars) who will steal your money and beat you up.  There are also mean-spirited thugs who might attack.  In some areas thugs are going around with baseball bats and ruthlessly assaulting "bums".
984061
sounds like a hard worker to me.  knows what it takes to get ahead and takes care of business.  you don't make the big bucks watching the other guy do all the work.
300896
In all honesty, I think the answer is yes.  I believe the politically correct, polite answer is no...but the reality is yes.  Knowing how to use what you do have is really important, but the basic requirements must be met regardless of skill.
23906
Lack of education and understanding. I feel our schools and society fail miserably to prepare students for life on the outside. When I finally got out on my own I didn't have a clue how to obtain an apartment, phone or utilities. I didn't know how to shop for bargains, balance a checkbook or manage my money. I was raised to beleive that if you work hard you will do well. That is not necessarilly the case. Life is competitive. You either choose to compete or you don't, however, we are not all endowed with equal abillities. Handicaps are not always visible. Some people seem to have been born with everythiong going for them. Others seem to never get a break. I am a healthy middle aged individual. All I have ever wanted is to be able to earn a moderate living. This I have accomplished but it is not a secure living nor is it moderate to everyone's standards. According to most people I have a moderate house, 2 used cars and the abilities to pay the bills and still have a little left over however I make twice as much as the average individual. There are many things I could do without, such as the second car and all expenses incured by it, my multimedia system including my computer, tv's, vcrs'dvds, cell phones... And then, there's all my other belongings such as boats, bikes, fancy clothes, toys, gadgets, dining out, nightclubs and all the expenses incurred therein as well. All this and I live alone! I know many familys with four generations living under the same roof just to survive. Now, here is the point, would I be willing to share it all if I knew I could get a family or even an individual off the street? Would you?\n I think the biggest cause of poverty is a lack of understanding, a willingness to turn a blind eye.\n Laziness? Yes, I feel laziness is the root cause of poverty, not on behalf of the impoverished but on behalf of all of us who continue to allow it to go on, all of us who feel someone else will do something about it.\n How do we fix it? Seek those who have not, find out why not and help them to overcome.\n Put and end to beurocracy, pork barrel programs, illicit foreign aid, tax evaders and gougers so we can have the money it will take to help.\n Teach our schools to focus more on 'Life Economics' and make it a requirement. Identify the individual talents of children and guide them along the right path for them. Don't penalize and ridicule them because they may not be good at math, taking tests or sports. Stop being so damned two dimensional and realise there is a universe of possibilities awaiting all of us if we could only recognise the abillities of all individuals istead of a stereotyped few. Please forgive my longwinded answer but your's was a question worthy of the time. May we all prevail.
515543
kind of a strange question - I dont see a point to it unless you dont know what to do with your money, but then again, thinking about it, that is pretty much what people do when they give money to beggars..
1141602
Nope. It's a scam. The Nigerians want money and will anything to get it. I once heard that in Nigeria, you have to bribe with money, to get hired for a job, or to do anything else.
649938
Is he capable of making a living?  Does he have good character?  Will he work hard and be reliable?  Does he have any potential?  All of those questions are more important than the balance of his bank account today.\n\nStop being so superficial.  Have you ever noticed that rich people do not appear particularly happy?
730394
i think i understand your question a little.\nBeggers in any part of the country are hopeless and have no choice to make in their lives. It people who are generous who give enough money for organizations which can make a difference in people's lives. With people who do not care about the homeless and beggers, the world will never progress. Hopefully this answers your question. Take care\n\ntrisha
845928
EVER SAW ONE COMPLAIN????\nOR ONE BEGGING FOR MONEY?\n\nSANTA TAKES MIGHT FINE CARE OF THEM.............
551393
if a person is uneducated, then they will only get a minimum wage job, so they are poor. sometimes a person is too lazy to get a job, or they live on welfare.
819592
Well,  I  am not sure if that is even a very sensible  question, because it sure doesn't seem to take any consideration of who that person is and what HE might  prefer.     Human beings  aren't just one big Ant Colony, but comprised of individuals  with  very different personalities, hopes, dreams and wishes.      I  don't even think that a thousand bucks would go too far in changing somebody's LIFE.    These  days (as I know  from  experience)   ya can hardly get a dental fix-up on one tooth for that!!\n                     But if I had a thousand  dollars to spare with that  purpose in mind, I would ask that person how he or she feels  that money could be applied  to help their present situation, or  resolve a current difficulty.        I suspect a  great many of them would either  say "to pay off some of my bills"   or  "to give to...." and then they would mention the name of somebody else they felt  was in a worse shape  than  they  are.    I know  the world  is full of real "pieces of work" -  but  I  always  get the impression that there's a lot of generosity of heart out there, with needy people thinking of  others  even needier.
582953
Because it is much easier to stand on a corner and beg than it is to actually work and earn a living. I too have had my fair share of trying to help someone who is only looking for money for the next fix. I actually saw one talking on his cell phone while standing next to the Interstate off-ramp with a similar cardboard sign. One city in Florida requires all beggars to purchase city and county occupational licenses and obtain a FL tax certificate. It was amazing how quickly those "homeless and needy" people found jobs. Sad that we have become so skeptical. But we only have liars and thieves to blame.
490670
If at the beginning of the relationship the guy starts asking for money.  I can barely support myself, I don't need someone else asking for money!!
542126
poor people dont need money, they need to figure out how to \nnot be poor. by giving them money, you only perpetuate their\nlack.show them how to get help, or find out what they really need. most people who beg are drunks or druggies.\nreal poor people who have no money take no pride in begging.
321947
Oh I could be very cruel..I once told my shy friends son if he would ask the waitress out I would give him $50..He didn't do it..I then told him I'd give him $20 just to tell her she was looking good today..He didn't do it..I'm sure he regretted not making a quick $75..\nI would go around daring people to do all kinds of things.
342946
no i dont think it should be for people to lazy to get a job...why should we give people money for free