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Its late in the evening, your leaving the grocery store. You come across a someone who has obviously been homeless for a couple of days. Would you open your home to them for a night? NO WAY... In my opinion there are too many scam artist who take advantage of people who are compassionate and caring so no I would not take someone home to feed and give them shelter for even one night. I would call the authorities, I figure persons in authority is trained and equipped to deal with needy people. Now that most of us have cell phone it takes little or no effort to make that call. |
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Having hitch hiked across the country in the distant past and the near past I noticed a difference in how churches and the police department have joined forces to help the needy. What was once called hobos then later transients evolved in what could be called the homeless now. The churches would have funds that they would donate to the police in a special setup voucher which could be awarded to homeless people who checked out okay. Once the police found out who they were and how they became that way to be really needed the money was given. But as the churches became hit with bogus characters they had to do something so they didn't get taken advantaged of. Same here and one can't fault the churches or aid-volunteer groups. In Europe it is much the same about the 'bogus' characters, but there is now one huge difference as far as seeing groups or individuals roaming the streets in search of a quiet doorway to sleep in or begging for money. Europe has declared housing a human right and countries are making the adjustments to implement that policy. It had been talked about for years and now it is being set into practice at long last. Shame the North Americans will never go along with that preferring to let everyone look out for themselves one would thing that the Republican Party sets all social policies... And some people then and now just get to liking being homeless. Some used to say where ever they laid their hat was their home. I think Lobo said it pretty good. 
LOBO - ME AND YOU AND A DOG NAMED BOO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ACCcekWMWA |
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A total stranger no. I know a few homeless living with people till they get back on there feet I help them with a place here and there. Especially during the holidays. we can help the homeless in lots of ways. Sometimes I feel that might be me one day just takes one cirsus.
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Having hitch hiked across the country in the distant past and the near past I noticed a difference in how churches and the police department have joined forces to help the needy. What was once called hobos then later transients evolved in what could be called the homeless now. The churches would have funds that they would donate to the police in a special setup voucher which could be awarded to homeless people who checked out okay. Once the police found out who they were and how they became that way to be really needed the money was given. But as the churches became hit with bogus characters they had to do something so they didn't get taken advantaged of. Same here and one can't fault the churches or aid-volunteer groups. In Europe it is much the same about the 'bogus' characters, but there is now one huge difference as far as seeing groups or individuals roaming the streets in search of a quiet doorway to sleep in or begging for money. Europe has declared housing a human right and countries are making the adjustments to implement that policy. It had been talked about for years and now it is being set into practice at long last. Shame the North Americans will never go along with that preferring to let everyone look out for themselves one would thing that the Republican Party sets all social policies... The Libertarians are not about the Government helping the needy cause they see more lazy people scamming the system and the real needy don’t get any help. Government had outs keep people poor. Take Pennsylvania, you are better off making $29, 000 a year with government hand outs then $55,000 a year. There is no incentive for people to move up the income scale cause they will be worst off. Republicans and Libertarians agree that government should not be involved in helping the needy. Libertarians believe the private people and charities do a far better job, as well as free markets allowing people to have income mobility. If you look at American Indian reservations that are completely own by the government, they are worst off then those American Indians that the government will not recognized. The reason we had a housing bubble and so many loans giving out to people that cannot afford them was the Federal Governments effort to make sure everyone could own a home. |
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no never
i agreee with kik2me...thats what shelters are for |
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Its late in the evening, your leaving the grocery store. You come across a someone who has obviously been homeless for a couple of days. Would you open your home to them for a night? no. friend of mine works with the homeless, i would give him the work contact info for him. |
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Nope.
It is like opening up danger in my own home with my consent. |
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Bless your heart pennyg, but to answer the question ...no. There are homeless shelters where I live that are better equiped for the homeless,people who are professionals that can counsel and help the homeless to maybe better their situation, to offer them a place to stay in your home is kind of like putting a bandaid on a cut artery, it's not going to help them it's just a temporary fix.
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No, too many variables....Lots of reasons for homelessness...Mental illness, drug addiction...Pyx is right, it would be willingly putting yourself in a potentially dangerous situation....
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Its late in the evening, your leaving the grocery store. You come across a someone who has obviously been homeless for a couple of days. Would you open your home to them for a night? It's no offense to homeless people for me to say, "no", because I wouldn't invite a stranger who is not in a desperate situation into my home either. I will give food, but not money. I will give directions to the nearest shelter or food bank, but will not give them a ride there. I'm more than happy to help, but not at the risk of being raped, stabbed with a contaminated needle, beaten or killed. I'm by no means saying that these are the hallmarks of a typical homeless person but, unfortunately for the perfectly harmless folks who have met with terrible adversities, it's statistically true that there are reasons, including but not limited to; drug use, mental instability or criminal tendencies, which are common reasons a good deal of homeless persons, end up on the streets after exhausting every other resource availed to them. Around here it’s not an uncommon practice for a homeless person, who’s become desperate enough, to now and then find the means to a 2-3 month stint in a municipal or mental facility for bed and board by attacking some random person...especially in the winter months. |
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Its late in the evening, your leaving the grocery store. You come across a someone who has obviously been homeless for a couple of days. Would you open your home to them for a night? It's no offense to homeless people for me to say, "no", because I wouldn't invite a stranger who is not in a desperate situation into my home either. I will give food, but not money. I will give directions to the nearest shelter or food bank, but will not give them a ride there. I'm more than happy to help, but not at the risk of being raped, stabbed with a contaminated needle, beaten or killed. I'm by no means saying that these are the hallmarks of a typical homeless person but, unfortunately for the perfectly harmless folks who have met with terrible adversities, it's statistically true that there are reasons, including but not limited to; drug use, mental instability or criminal tendencies, which are common reasons a good deal of homeless persons, end up on the streets after exhausting every other resource availed to them. Around here it’s not an uncommon practice for a homeless person, who’s become desperate enough, to now and then find the means to a 2-3 month stint in a municipal or mental facility for bed and board by attacking some random person...especially in the winter months. There is something strangely convoluted in this picture as the to white collar criminal types typically live in exclusive gated communities, million dollar penthouses and assorted 'mansions' who engage in the most viscous crimes and deal in drugs as opposed to the destitute with alleged 'criminal tendencies'; is it the money or the character that divides the 2...ever notice how most avoid any contact with the homeless poor while most would kiss the ***** of the rich and penthouse living criminals. Whose to say is the more mentally ill, the rich or the poor criminal wandering the back streets or the ones who drive those streets in their Cadillacs distributing cocaine to their pushers to sell and create new addicts...perhaps rich criminals should start taking in the poor ones and 'clean them up'!  
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Its late in the evening, your leaving the grocery store. You come across a someone who has obviously been homeless for a couple of days. Would you open your home to them for a night? No, I wouldn't, there are other options which are far safer; my First Duty is to my Family and bringing in someone who may have mental issues or a drug problem is not a wise move. |
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Edited by
AthenaRose2
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Sun 03/17/13 04:36 AM
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Its late in the evening, your leaving the grocery store. You come across a someone who has obviously been homeless for a couple of days. Would you open your home to them for a night? Anyone who has been homeless for any period of time knows where they can get free food and shelter. Because of the limited space at times they may be left out in the cold on occasion, especially if they are late getting there before the doors are locked for the night. Being homeless is also a choice that a lot of people make, and relying on the kindness of strangers to provide them with what they choose not to provide for themselves is a big pill to swallow, so, no, I won't open my home for their convenience, but I will give them food and money... and I've never come across a street beggar without giving them money too, because to me, they are showing initiative by asking for the money they are given, and the more creative their hand held message boards are, the more money I give them.... also, if they have a dog leashed by their side, I give them food for the dog, as well as giving them food I just bought... I also carry cans of dog food and treats in my car just in case I run into stray animals on the streets or grocery store parking lots, especially if it's a female who has puppies to feed... I'm a sucker for a good cardboard story, and a dog's happy tail wag... 
P.S. I have worked with my church to help people help themselves, and only those who truly require temporary assistance will get it, which means adults who have children only... |
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Its late in the evening, your leaving the grocery store. You come across a someone who has obviously been homeless for a couple of days. Would you open your home to them for a night? It's no offense to homeless people for me to say, "no", because I wouldn't invite a stranger who is not in a desperate situation into my home either. I will give food, but not money. I will give directions to the nearest shelter or food bank, but will not give them a ride there. I'm more than happy to help, but not at the risk of being raped, stabbed with a contaminated needle, beaten or killed. I'm by no means saying that these are the hallmarks of a typical homeless person but, unfortunately for the perfectly harmless folks who have met with terrible adversities, it's statistically true that there are reasons, including but not limited to; drug use, mental instability or criminal tendencies, which are common reasons a good deal of homeless persons, end up on the streets after exhausting every other resource availed to them. Around here it’s not an uncommon practice for a homeless person, who’s become desperate enough, to now and then find the means to a 2-3 month stint in a municipal or mental facility for bed and board by attacking some random person...especially in the winter months. There is something strangely convoluted in this picture as the to white collar criminal types typically live in exclusive gated communities, million dollar penthouses and assorted 'mansions' who engage in the most viscous crimes and deal in drugs as opposed to the destitute with alleged 'criminal tendencies'; is it the money or the character that divides the 2...ever notice how most avoid any contact with the homeless poor while most would kiss the ***** of the rich and penthouse living criminals. Whose to say is the more mentally ill, the rich or the poor criminal wandering the back streets or the ones who drive those streets in their Cadillacs distributing cocaine to their pushers to sell and create new addicts...perhaps rich criminals should start taking in the poor ones and 'clean them up'!
You misunderstood my meaning. I will provide the long winded version of what I said before to clarify my meaning. It is unfortunate for those who are just down on their luck or face some adversity that made them homeless, that so many of the homeless ARE mentally unstable, have criminal tendencies and/or are drug abusers. Maybe in other parts of the country/world, that is not the case, but underpass communities in my area it’s very much true. |
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hell I don't even invite my own family to my house
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Edited by
manOfewwords
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Sun 03/17/13 08:27 AM
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oops
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I think people with nothing to lose are more prone to risk losing it,,,,
that doesnt mean I think rich folks commit crimes to get more money,, mostly, or more power,,,, just my opinion |
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Edited by
sweetestgirl11
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Sun 03/17/13 09:23 AM
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depends. honestly I would probably do nothing as I live in a large urban area - the state capital - and I would have to have 100 bedrooms to accommodate all I see in a day when I am out and about. the problem is too large. but then that is what we all say.
when I was married we did from time to time have guests who were "transitioning..." but they were family or friends...so if it was family or friend that I trusted - yes - I would help |
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No, too many variables....Lots of reasons for homelessness...Mental illness, drug addiction...Pyx is right, it would be willingly putting yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.... I agree - even tho my  goes out
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hell I don't even invite my own family to my house
hey I like that wallpaper Mano 
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