Do you give to panhandlers?

[Midnight Writer]

55. Yes, unless they are threatening.

I once was homeless and yes, I panhandled. It was humiliating.

I was in a group of people last week in the yard of a home when a young lady carrying a backpack approached and asked for help. These people, who are quite prosperous, politely told her to leave us alone.

To my shame, I was silent and "went along with the group". I have been thinking every day since then about this poor woman and what her situation may be.

It strikes me that if a stray kitten or puppy had wandered up to us, every one in this group would have wanted to help the poor creature.

But a stray person...?