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by Lippycow on May 16th, 2008
No i wouldnt have tasted hunger myself and its not very nice so i could'nt not give them something.
by -Icy- on August 28th, 2009
oh no... might be an angel in disguise and in any case i could not turn down a person in need i would feed them and try to help them in any way i could. +5
by Babycakes Deux on May 17th, 2008
No - I would definitely find something to give them.
by kourageous kitty on May 17th, 2008
no never.
by -Ben 10- on May 17th, 2008
Nope. I would atleast give some biscuits to them.
by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on May 16th, 2008
Absolutely not.
Anyone is welcome to dine at my table.
by Britabroad on May 16th, 2008
If they wanted food I would give them something, but if they asked for money to buy food I would not. I've heard that story too often from drunks who then spend the money on cheap booze.
by The Dean on May 16th, 2008
No, I've been blessed and there is always something in my frig to eat.
I could find something for them and if given time prepare enough for a small crowd to eat.
by TERRYTUKER on August 28th, 2009
id give him a bag of top ramen and a cold beer
by -Slick- on August 28th, 2009
No. Because i don't let people stave, it would be inhumane if someone would ignore a staving person.
by zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz on August 28th, 2009
No - I would make them a hot meal, let them bathe and then take them to get support, whether it be a homeless shelter, benefit advice or what ever - I certainly wouldn't shut the door - it has probably taken that person a huge amount of courage to knock at the door - i would never give money but I would definately support them into getting help - maybe one day I'll be in that situation and hope that someone offers me support
by twistedelm on August 28th, 2009
Ten years ago I did just that. The woman was afraid to even open the door. She gave me 2 dollars and yelled at me to get away. or shed call the police. Hey she was wacky--I left. I went to Burger King and got something--cant remember what. I feel most would give some food. I would today give some food. Ten years is a long time if you are me. Im a person who is slow at everything--in a world that is fast.
by katie7576 on January 6th, 2009
I don't think I would let them into my home..but i would certainly provide them with something to eat or drink..to go!
by needtoknow on May 28th, 2008
No, of course Id feed him, but he would have to stay outside.
by Galeanda on May 17th, 2008
No, not if I had food in the house, and I'm sure I could find something. But if they want some money, they are out of luck. I don't donate cash.
by King Tom on May 17th, 2008
If they were really starving... yea, sure. I'm nice.
by AliasTJ on August 30th, 2009
No, I never have and I never will. They will have a full belly of the best I have and I'll make sure they're warm before they leave.
by fred flintstone on August 30th, 2009
Certainly not, I would welcome them and put them to work straight away on my barrels, all of which need new staves fitted.
by Anonymous on August 29th, 2009
Never. That takes a lot of courage and desperation combined to come to someones door asking for food. i would have em wait outside and i'd make em a sandwich and give em some chips and soda and stuff. as long as it wasnt late at night, if it was i honestly most likely would not answer the door.
by aydeology on August 29th, 2009
no, i would give them something.
by LindsayJ. on August 28th, 2009
nope i would send them to the soup kitchen down the street.
by Blithering on August 28th, 2009
Nope if they were starving and in need of a meal I'd gladly share whatever I had at the time.
But I will admit unless they had a so called invisiable sign or looked really hungry I would be a bit leary of them.
But I'd still feed them and send them on their way. They could be just down on luck
by Pablo on August 28th, 2009
If my wife was there she would scream
Send him away Send him away (or her)
but maybe If I was alone I might feed the person
maybe?
by Merriment on August 28th, 2009
They don't have to be more than peckish for me to feed them.
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on August 28th, 2009
Of course not.
by forget brenda on August 28th, 2009
No. I would make them a meal and send them on their way with the leftovers.
by spooner on August 28th, 2009
No
by Timjon on August 28th, 2009
No
by English Gal is back. on January 6th, 2009
Never
by GuitarPlayer92 on May 28th, 2008
No I would provide them with something to eat. I would have to be very greedy to not to do so.
by ImNotAnonymous-COAT of Maestro-ness on May 28th, 2008
Of course not.
by Someguy on May 28th, 2008
Not at all and I don't think you'd find anyone who would.
by Borderlinux on May 28th, 2008
Sure would turn them down...someone was murdered *on my floor* yesterday...20 stab wounds and the perp hasn't been caught. No motive, no suspects. No way in hell am I even opening the door to someone I don't know.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on May 28th, 2008
have done many times. friends, relatives, neighbours, strangers.
by Vannie prays for babycakes . on May 28th, 2008
Nope ...never :-) !
by SAGE2 on May 28th, 2008
NO
by Suzanne on May 17th, 2008
Of course not. I'm lucky enough to be able to spare some food, so I'd definitely feed them. What kind of person would deny food to a starving person?
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on May 17th, 2008
Of course not. If someone seems to be down on their luck and truly needs something I can help with, I will give it to them. I was close to that point several times in my own life and know the desperation it entails. The thing about giving someone you don't know money is that you have no real idea what they're going to do with it. Actually, this doesn't matter. It's the intention of YOUR heart when you give it that matters.
by Anonymous on May 17th, 2008
Of course I wouldn't turn them away.
by Nightwatchdog on August 29th, 2009
Always.
"The house you live in will never fall down - if you pity the stranger who stands at the gate".
by Lippycow on August 30th, 2009
sorry ignore this:)
by dog on August 30th, 2009
I would turn my dog around because he always over-reacts... then I would say go get the free gov cheese... I am not too proud to beg now that they took my ability to work away!
by tapatio on August 29th, 2009
Because I am a Republican, I think every person should take care of them self. I would recommend this person find a job right away to earn the money for food. And then by having this job, the starving person could pay premiums on his health insurance so he could see a doctor who could tell him he is starving to death. (Of course I would help someone obviously truly in need.)
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by Account Closed on May 16th, 2008
This is an aweful unAmerican unChristian answer!!! How terrible! Just because you never were hungry?! You aught to be ashamed of yourself, I pray God takes all that you have away so you can experience (for your own good).
by JoesWifeMarie on January 7th, 2009
Im sorry but i dont think you have read my answer properly...can you re-read it and then come back with a apology...thanks
by Lippycow on January 8th, 2009
well even if he was serious, its an opinion and he is entitled.
by LindsayJ. on August 28th, 2009
Yes your right and i think he is a she:)
by Lippycow on August 30th, 2009
i meant u:)
by LindsayJ. on August 30th, 2009
What do you mean if i was serious...i say i would give them food...sorry for misunderstanding:)
by Lippycow on August 30th, 2009
no i know....all i meant was if that someone had an opinion on AB even if its different it should be respected esp since not everyone is christian and or american. thats all i meant.
by LindsayJ. on August 30th, 2009
Oh right lol..
by Lippycow on August 31st, 2009