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Originally Posted by Danny_Ocean
Unfortunately, the only person getting rich is the corner liquor store owner who converts the money you gave the panhandler into booze/cigs.
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Gee, I guess if you only quote
that part of everything I said, I guess you are right.
But, I have a hard time believing the disabled people I've given money to are spending it in the liquor store. But, if they are, again-good for them and I'm glad to help.
On the other hand, I had a bum come up to me in my car as I waited at a red light in Chicago. He actually reached through my sunroof and, for lack of a better description, ruffled my hair and demanded a cigarette. Naturally, I rubuffed this effrontery with some choice words. I was more concerned about the car than my doo because it was brand new - a Jetta GLi. He took exception to this and replied in kind and proceeded to kick a dent in my door. At this point the light was green - It was "go time" in more ways than one. Despite the fact that I now had the signal to continue on my way, I got out to deal him the abuse he so deserved. He apparently thought better of it and decided the solution was to try to hold my door closed. That, having failed, was replaced by another sage move - playing possum. He basically dropped to the ground and played dead. I considered a sound kick to any part of the *********, but upon looking around saw we were the entertainment for the 5 o'clock crowd. Some were jesturing that I should give the bum a beating. I decided to move on and leave him laying there in the middle of the street. Did I mention a bus was coming?