There really isn't a thread for this so I'll just throw it on here for kicks. It's pretty nice out today, about 65-70 degrees, no rain, it's Friday, you know what that means?? Panhandlers out in full force.
Just driving around today for a few minutes I saw no less than 3 guys - white men, age 40-60 (why is it always those guys) sitting at corners with the custom cardboard sign. I actually saw one guy, by himself with a mask on? Not sure if he was hiding his face or he thought covid was going to swoop down on him.
Anyway, It amazes me that at this time when nearly every business is hiring, we see panhandlers out there? Many employers have stopped doing pre employment drug screens because they can't get anyone to work. Does it really make a person feel good to sit and accept spare change or a bill or two from citizens?? What happened to our personal pride? There are many people who would not accept a handout if you walked up to them and gave them money - it would be considered an insult. And this is from people who don't have much.
I just thought it was funny that it was nice today and they were out. I guess they don't need money on bad weather days???