If a begger came to your door wanting food and a blanket and ask if they could sleep in your garden would you help them?
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and listen to my dogs bark at him all night? no way, BUT i would call the local shelter and arrange a ride for him to get there. peace
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If someone came to my door asking for food and a blanket and a spot in the garden, at very least they'd get an air mattress on the porch with their blanket.
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Yeah. Probably throw in a bath and food 2
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No. There are city and state programs in place and churches everywhere willing to help the homeless with food, clothing, and shelter. Anyone who comes to my door is casing my house and at the very least running a scam. The most I would do is direct them to the nearest large church or homeless shelter. I was homeless for a while in the early '90s. I went to a church for help and they directed me to the local homeless shelter and resource center where I was able to find a place to stay and get fed. They also helped place me in a job and in public housing. There's no way in hell I would EVER go to someone's house and ask for help.
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No - I couldnt be that trusting of a stranger.
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I'd find them food and a blanket. I have to consider my neighbors with regard to the back yard. However, I have resources to help this person find a bed inside and I would offer those.
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Food and blanket yeah! Sleeping (or even stepping into)my property NO WAY JOSÉ!
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yes i would.
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No, I'd give them my bed instead.
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I would probably invite them into my house.I had done that years ago.They had dinner and a place to lay their head,besides on the cold hard street.I did not know their circumstances or why they were on the street,or why they lead the life they lead ,and that is there issue,and there's alone. Compassion seems to be now outweighed by fear,at least in my eyes.Being at bottom of the answer list seems to prove my point. Also for a weekend I decided to see what homelessness was like and stayed on the street to get the experience,walk in another mans moccasins so to speak.There tales are varied and sad at the same time.I would seriously question that if we had the same circumstances we would have the same outcome.
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Just as long as he/she doesn't set up residence there, I won't have a problem with it.
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If they wandered way out here, they didn't get here by walking lol! But if there was some unfortunate person here, I would give him a blanket and let him sleep in our shed (but it's really a little guest house disguised as a shed with French doors and great views, but tiny. And of course I would feed him, that's what I do best:-) If he wanted to stay a few days and do some work around here, earn his keep by chopping firewood, he's more than welcome and we might even pay him a little to help him get on his way.
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No. I would refer them to the nearest shelter. Many homeless people are psychological basket cases and I would never knowingly expose my famiily to them.
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I would gladly offer them food and a blanket and then call the police and ask for a referrel for them. Although I do not believe most homeless are dangerous, being a single female living in a "elderly" complex, i would not feel safe allowing them to stay on my property.
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I put a homeless guy up in my spare room for 8 months
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Sure but not with out him working for what I gave him. They'll never learn to stop begging if people keep handing them stuff with no expectations of something in return.
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I would help him as much as he would allow me to.
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Yes i would let them and i might also ask them to do some small job for it....My parents us to do it when i was a kid and I was always happy to see a big smile on that homeless begger.. :)
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I wish I could honestly answer a heartfelt yes, certainly I would!! The truth is that the state of the world today makes us all a bit suspicious. We are told not to open our door to strangers. People have gone public and begged for money to cure their cancer, then it is revealed that the person lied and was never sick... just a con artist taking money from well meaning people. People have been lured into dangerous situations trying to help someone 'find' their child. I give to organizations that help those truly in need.. I think that is the best way to help out.
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food and blanket yes, sleep in my garden ,no. setting yourself up for outdoor guest, most homeless people have a buddy, eventually you will have to accommadate both
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No because I think it's foolish to answer the doors to complete uninvited strangers. I'd tell them to go to the homeless shelter and wonder why they had the money to come out to the burbs instead of staying downtown where the help is? It would be too stranger for a person to knock on my door, I'd think they where trying to rob me or something.
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I would invite them into my home and prepare a meal
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of course! i wouldn't let them sleep in the garden though. i'd set up a bed for the on the front verandah ...unless he was a guy and he gave me creepy vibes, then he can keep the food and blanket and leave.
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I dunno if I would do it in today's era; however, growig up, we used to have such people knock at our door on an almost daily basis. My grandmother would always ask them to come around the house (they were never allowed inside) and would feed them and take care of them...but things have changed. I may give someone a plate of food but, inmediately direct them off my property and to the nearest homeless shelter
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I would let them sleep in the shed if it was very cold out. I would give them food and a blanket. A friend and I picked a person off Craig's list in need. Met the single mom and son. No doubt they were in need, her stationwagon had a broom in the doors to keep it shut. My friend and I contacted other friends and such. We gave the women 4 boxes of food items that food stamps didn't cover, bags of clothing and a few xmas presents. Anything can happen to anyone at anytime. One minute could change your life. It could be you at that door. You never know.
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Sure I would feed him. I would not like the thought of him sleeping outside so I might, if I felt that it is likely to be safe, let him sleep inside if I could not find a shelter for him. If I did let him sleep inside, I would be awake to watch him.
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No I have children to protect and I have no idea who this person is or what there mental state may be.
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i would never refuse anyone food and a blanket if they were homless but i would feel guilty for letting them sleep in the garden but also wary about bringing them into my home as i have a 12 year old child and with someone you dont know you have to be carefull ,i would probley let them sleep in the car or shed(with a mattress) and then the day after do all i could to find them shelter.
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Probably take him to a good shelter we know where they rehabilitate them and teach them many things. I would feed him first.
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I would probably let them sleep in my small summerhouse after they had done a little gardening.
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I did. Took him into my house for three days, washed his clothing, fed him, found him a nice place to stay, a job. Two weeks later found him back on the street. Hey, but I would do it again.
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i live in the desert south of Presido Texas,and we have Mexican people coming through a lot. the border patrol will put you in jail for helping these people. when you see another human who is dirty,skinned up and hungry,tired and only wants to eat a bit and take a safe nap,i say yes. But some of these people are bad people and will hurt you,steal your car and cash. i live 1/2 mile from the rio grande and see this a lot. behind my house was a body of a man and a young boy that was shot by the Mexican Mafia. so that is a double sided coin you must be able to know the difference and hope you don't make a mistake and end up in the river. sorry about going on but that question means a lot to me i see it often here and i will help.
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The only thing i would give him is a blanket, I would go buy him some food or give him money for food and i wouldn't let him sleep on my property. Today you can't trust anyone, everybody is always sueing someone.
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I will give him my bed only i he's ready to take on the world the other morning and look for a job to support himself. Note :- You have written if a beggar came to your door ............. and ask if "they" could............ It should have been "HE"
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