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In reply to the discussion: Aaarrgh !!! - Normally I'd Hand A Homeless Person A Buck, Some Quarters, A Cigarette... [View all]xfundy
(5,105 posts)13. There's got to be some way to do more.
But I'm at a loss as to what that is. We vote, but machines can change our votes. We call upon government for bills, but they can't allow themselves to even envision themselves in a down and out person's shoes. We give out sandwiches, but that only works for a day, if that.
At least they're not taking cruises from Kansas, or buying seafood with food stamps.
Did you know you can't get food stamps if you don't have a fixed address?
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Aaarrgh !!! - Normally I'd Hand A Homeless Person A Buck, Some Quarters, A Cigarette... [View all]
WillyT
Apr 2015
OP
Well, you are assuming quite a bit, coonsidering that you don't know me or my situation.
Miles Archer
Apr 2015
#20
Yep... Helped Run A Soup Kitchen On The North Coast... Demand Always Outran Suppies...
WillyT
Apr 2015
#14
Other countries actually have real safety nets. America loves it when people lose it all.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2015
#12
I had an unfortunate incident a couple of weeks ago when I handed a homeless man a few
liberal_at_heart
Apr 2015
#16
Love it, WillyT! Glad you had the opportunity to make her day and that your
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2015
#24
and I should find folks that need food, clothing, and a safe place to sleep.....
a kennedy
Apr 2015
#60