Road Rage
Nov 14, 2012 16:58:03 #
A guy was standing at an entrance to a main road. His sign said 'Will work for food money'
I stopped and said, "Hop in, I have a yard to mow and some branches to pick up. I'll pay you $15.00 an hour and drive you back here."
He said ' Could you just give me the money ? '
I drove away.
Sarge69
I stopped and said, "Hop in, I have a yard to mow and some branches to pick up. I'll pay you $15.00 an hour and drive you back here."
He said ' Could you just give me the money ? '
I drove away.
Sarge69
Nov 14, 2012 17:32:17 #
sarge69 wrote:
A guy was standing at an entrance to a main road. His sign said 'Will work for food money'
I stopped and said, "Hop in, I have a yard to mow and some branches to pick up. I'll pay you $15.00 an hour and drive you back here."
He said ' Could you just give me the money ? '
I drove away.
Sarge69
I stopped and said, "Hop in, I have a yard to mow and some branches to pick up. I'll pay you $15.00 an hour and drive you back here."
He said ' Could you just give me the money ? '
I drove away.
Sarge69
I once passed a car with a bumper sticker that read "I DO work for food". Hilarious!
Nov 14, 2012 17:33:23 #
sarge69 wrote:
A guy was standing at an entrance to a main road. His sign said 'Will work for food money'
I stopped and said, "Hop in, I have a yard to mow and some branches to pick up. I'll pay you $15.00 an hour and drive you back here."
He said ' Could you just give me the money ? '
I drove away.
Sarge69
I stopped and said, "Hop in, I have a yard to mow and some branches to pick up. I'll pay you $15.00 an hour and drive you back here."
He said ' Could you just give me the money ? '
I drove away.
Sarge69
Way to go, Sarge! I think that situation is all too typical.
Some of the cops in our area have been actively ticketing drivers for impeding traffic if they stop at an intersection to "exchange items" with beggars. I am completely behind that idea, as it certainly helps to cut down on the population of "professional" panhandlers in the area, and it seems like there's always some idiot like the one described by the OP, who thinks they're doing a good thing by stopping traffic for a donation. (Are these the same morons that try to wave you through an intersection when they have the right-of-way?)
Personally, I rarely give anything to panhandlers on the street unless they are terribly clever or just downright honest about needing a drink (as a few others have mentioned earlier here - honesty is a rare and welcome treat).
I will regularly pick up people hitchhiking, though - I'll gladly give a lift out of town, no problem!
Nov 14, 2012 19:13:34 #
clicktime wrote:
quote=mdorn So I get to a stop light to major int... (show quote)
Thank you for this sir!
Nov 14, 2012 20:08:28 #
clicktime wrote:
It is hard to know if your donation is going to a good cause even if you donate to a estableshed organization. If you truly want to help them, find out more about them and their personal situation. Then help them in the way that can truly help them the most.
Thanks for this list. If it's not too much trouble, can you provide your source? I'd like to use it, but I just want to make sure it's accurate. There are a lot of urban legends out there.
I work for a large company that promotes and encourages its employees to give to the United Way. In fact, my company received an award in 2010 for raising the most money in one of United Way's many campaigns. They make it easy through automatic employee deductions. It just doesn't seem right that the president could have a base salary in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Of course, the argument is that this figure is low compared to other salaries for a such a position. It's clear that maximizing your gifts is hard work.
Nov 14, 2012 20:30:18 #
mdorn wrote:
quote=clicktime It is hard to know if your donati... (show quote)
The company I worked at did the same thing. Everyone would sign up for payroll deduction, then some front office guy that no one ever heard of would get a plaque in appreciation of our donations.
Nov 14, 2012 20:58:27 #
mdorn wrote:
quote=clicktime It is hard to know if your donati... (show quote)
Many years ago my boss wanted me to coordinate the United Way Campaign. With a little research I found that at that time 67% of all donations were used for "Administrative Costs". I had been to the coordinators meeting and asked the question about admin costs and they would not give me an answer.
The next day I declined the request to coordinate and explained to him that I couldn't ask others to give to a "charity" that I would not give to because of the very high admin costs. He agreed and found another sap to handle it. United Way has it's finger in many corporations and even government agencies. I look carefully at any "charity" that I'm going to give to. I also have a couple of stories about so-called people in need panhandling. I just don't give to them and that is my choice. I certainly respect your view if you think differently.
Nov 14, 2012 21:04:32 #
Nov 14, 2012 22:50:13 #
JR1 wrote:
The main words being
i'll help anybody who deserves it....
So will I, but not someone I see begging who could have more than me, unknown, which is why I give to known sources.
i'll help anybody who deserves it....
So will I, but not someone I see begging who could have more than me, unknown, which is why I give to known sources.
I would rather give to the begger than to the Red Cross but thats just my opinion. Talk about your scams.
Nov 14, 2012 22:52:48 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Ex smoker here. Smoked for 34 years, quit 13 years ago...Best thing I ever did was to quit. Can't stand the smell now when I'm near a smoker....One thing I wonder about though is, where did all the money I saved from not buying cigarettes go?
Cameras
Nov 14, 2012 22:54:37 #
clicktime wrote:
quote=mdorn So I get to a stop light to major int... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 14, 2012 23:43:49 #
Pentony
Loc: Earth Traveller
mdorn wrote:
So I get to a stop light to major intersection; I'... (show quote)
I agree and you are entitled to your feelings;
1. The driver should have given while the light was red, instead of waiting until the light changed thus holding up the line causing more greenhouse gasses to be emitted.
2. Is the panhandler for real? I read some where, where some panhandlers collect $60 to $80 a day?
3. I'd rather take someone to McDonald's and buy them some food. This makes sure they don't use the money for alcohol or illegal drugs.
4. I donate to charities which feed the homeless.
These are just my opinions so don't jump on me. By the way I've been homeless and unemployed but never panhandled.
Nov 14, 2012 23:51:19 #
jjwright71
Loc: Lubbock,Tx
Nessguide wrote:
screaming scott didnt write it ,i did ,dont know how it got here and a brown recluse is not a joke ,sugarScreamin Scott cannot spell.....
Nov 15, 2012 00:20:50 #
catsndogs
Loc: prince george
The older I get the more I belive in the saying live and let live. I drive in trafic several hours a day making deliveries. I agree some people can do some pretty stupid things. But if I get mad at something it only hurts me. The other person don't even know I exist.
Nov 15, 2012 00:27:39 #
sarge69 wrote:
A guy was standing at an entrance to a main road. His sign said 'Will work for food money'
I stopped and said, "Hop in, I have a yard to mow and some branches to pick up. I'll pay you $15.00 an hour and drive you back here."
He said ' Could you just give me the money ? '
I drove away.
Sarge69
I stopped and said, "Hop in, I have a yard to mow and some branches to pick up. I'll pay you $15.00 an hour and drive you back here."
He said ' Could you just give me the money ? '
I drove away.
Sarge69
One of OBs voters.
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