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I've actually skipped work just to help a homeless guy get his beard trimmed. Bought him pizza too. Kinda hard to get anywhere in life when you look like shit.

Be kind to the homeless, they just need a helping hand here and there.

What would you do?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Sandwich, bottle of water, directions off the property.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

You mean directions towards the nearest shelters? It's easy to tell someone to go away, but does it hurt you to try to help them locate proper shelter, instead of just tell them to go away?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I got kids, I’ll get you a sandwich and water while you wait outside but I don’t know them just like I don’t know any other stranger that showed up unannounced, that I would also not let in. If it was just me I have a higher risk tolerance, it’s going to be pretty close to zero when I have others who are dependent on me under my care. Sorry, not sorry.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

No I mean gtfo and deal with your own shit.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Hey, I ain't mad, at least you said you'd help with the bare basics of a little food and water.

But what if it's 120⁰F outside? What if they're about to suffer a heat stroke on your porch?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Are you seriously asking if I react differently in different situations?

[–] [email protected] -3 points 3 months ago

What if you were the person suffering in the heat? Should I open my door for you? Because if I could tell you were genuinely in need of help, I would..