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by Gideon on November 10th, 2009
No way. I found a job, she can find herself a job. Hell, the child should be working....
Wait...I'm not a conservative Republican. Of course I would help. God forbid I found myself in that position. It's not socialism, it's not charity; it's doing the right thing.
by Theby on March 3rd, 2009
Of course. I would take them for a meal and give them some money. I would also try to stay in touch to see how they were faring.
by Cognition aka Cog on February 25th, 2009
In a second. I would take them to eat and help them get information on aid from the government or social services.
by Becca4 on February 25th, 2009
It's happened. I offered to buy them food and they took it. I also bought them bottles of water. They could re use em if they really needed to :)
by ExactlyTwentyLetters on February 25th, 2009
No.
by Teasdale on February 25th, 2009
I wouldn't hand them cash, but I'd buy them a bag of groceries or take them out to eat.
by CatLover-The Original is Proudly Canadian on March 3rd, 2009
Absolutely
by Popanna on March 3rd, 2009
without a doubt.
by Anonymous on March 3rd, 2009
Why not?
by xxx on February 25th, 2009
I always give homeless people money or food, but if we are talking about a mother and child, I would probably take them in as long as I didnt think it was a scam.
by shrinkess on February 25th, 2009
SURE.
by ChandaDiane - est. 1975 on February 25th, 2009
Yes, I would buy them groceries.
by ChuckExAnon on February 25th, 2009
If I came to believe, or reasonably sense, that they were destitude through no fault of their own, yes, I would help.
I HAVE helped many people during their hard times...but I've known them, and knew they were deserving of the assist. If everyone would do that, "taking care of their own", so to speak, the destitude seeking help from strangers, would be far fewer.
by Gene H on February 25th, 2009
Sure would. I'm not a republican. No kid on earth, but CERTAINLY here in the US, should go hungry.
by Proud Momma on February 25th, 2009
Of course!!! I'd take them to get some food and try to get them into a shelter like a Mission, so they could get on their feet.
by RiverRat on February 25th, 2009
Yeah I would. I think you have to question the motive of some panhandlers, but when a child is involved, I'd just go ahead and take the chance of getting ripped off for a few bucks. More than likely, they are legit...
by Mikeisha on February 25th, 2009
I would be honored to do that. It would give me great feelings.
by 404 on February 25th, 2009
I would refer them to a local welfare site and maybe give them some money to buy food, but at times like these, it is hard enough to help yourself than to help the needy too.
by Sodahead on February 25th, 2009
Is the mom hot?
by overeasy240 on February 25th, 2009
I would definitely do something but not sure what.
by Vintage... on February 25th, 2009
Yes, I'd take them to a restaurant for a good meal as well call a local women's shelter to make sure they are taken care of.
by zwatcher on February 25th, 2009
it would depend on several things,
1. do i have the money to spare?
2. do they look like they really need or are they just bumming (every day i'm asked for money by the same two bums on my way to work, both proudly displaying their "Beggars" licenses (a 10.00 value)sorry, i will not give money to some one who spent 10.00 buying a license to beg for money.
if they really need help and i have anything to spare, sure i.d buy them some groceries or at least a meal and direct them to the salvation army offices for more long range help.
by qwerty on February 25th, 2009
define help?
by Anonymous on February 25th, 2009
Depends where... definatly not in barcelona! They are totally out to scam....! I would look to help as best i could to my ability or tell them where they culd go 2 get help... just be cautious of being robbed or scammed x
by MRMacrum on February 25th, 2009
If anyone came to me and said they were hungry and broke, I would do what I could. Of course I would have to have the feeling they were not scamming.
by Anonymous on February 25th, 2009
yesw, what,s the point?
by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on February 25th, 2009
If they seemed genuine, probably. What form that help would take would depend on the details of their circumstances.
by ohnoes on November 10th, 2009
I would take them to get some fast food, and after they were nice and full off that I would take them to the grocery store and let them pick out some real food to have.
by Takei-Shihan on November 10th, 2009
Yes.
I would offer them a meal in my home, and I would give them the card from the food bank where I volunteer every Thursday, and possibly offer them a few lessons in self defense and health science, but I NEVER give money.
by Shirou on November 14th, 2009
Of course i will..
Only a bastard would do the opposite..
by Bottled Violence on February 25th, 2009
Their names are "Hungry" and "Broke"?
by Ecclesiastes on November 14th, 2009
Yes, I did.
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by swheaty on November 10th, 2009
Certainly, with no hesitation!
by good2know on December 8th, 2009
I have taken such people into my house and feed them and let them shower and helped them get back on their feet.I have given my Leather Jacket off my back and gave it to a homeless person when it was cold out side.
by Hillbilly on November 10th, 2009
I would if I had anything myself...Id share, sure.
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You got me for a minute there... :)
by HasntBeen on November 12th, 2009