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Originally Posted by Rick Lee
Beggars in the US look rich, fat and happy compared to those in the developing world. I don't recall seeing a beggar in the US that made me even think of giving. But I've seen some in other countries that really tugged on the heartstrings.
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In a lot of developing countries, a "pimp" will collect homeless/orphaned children and maim them (cut off limbs, gouge out eyes, etc.) to make them look more "pathetic", then transport them to high-tourist areas where people don't know the scam. The kids are routinely beaten when they don't produce enough income for their pimp and get to keep very little. They are fed just enough to keep them alive because they need to be thin for the biggest impact. Unfortunately, the only way to stop this cycle is to make it unprofitable for the pimps, which means not giving the kids money.