No, Schaffner says. Sometimes the trauma and stress of being houseless or in unstable housing is temporarily made better by drug use. Adds Schofield, "They panhandle to get the things they need for the day. Yes, that probably includes cigarettes and alcohol sometimes.
But when you have absolutely nothing, instant gratification has a strong pull. I certainly don't advocate for it, but completely understand it. Though the Peoria City Council is mulling ways to possibly restrain panhandling, that's no real answer to Schaffner or Schofield. They say public-policy attention would be better spent on underlying causes like affordable housing, living wages and adequate health care. Is there an easy fix? And that's why, on social media or Peoria's streets, it's spiteful, shortsighted and small-minded to shout at panhandlers, "Get a job!
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One of the advantages of living up north is a notable lack of bums. Me too! I already give wayyyyyyyyy to much in taxes and the charities we choose to support. If I lived in a place with as many panhandlers as Austin I think I'd have to shit in a ziplock bag and carry it in a McDonalds sack. Seen some here waitting at gas pumps with gas cans. I've been tempted to make my own sign reminding drivers "Please do not support professional beggars" and stand on some of the more "popular" street corners.
Perhaps even right next to one of them. If I do you can bet there'll be a BFL sticker on my sign. I do the Picard facepalm when I see some jackass give them money. Quoted: Change? View Quote View All Quotes. Quoted: Quoted: Get a job you lazy fucks! A couple of weeks ago someone in my hometown put up three of them that were together in a hotel for the night and they trashed and destroyed the place and took off.
They were found the next day panhandling and the word was out I am originally from a small town and a cop approached them and found out one had a warrant out on one. Nashville has more bums than anywhere, except maybe Oregon west of the Cascades. Around here, the kids have begun to panhandle for new uniforms, trips, etc.
Occasionally I see firefighters panhandling with their boots out at intersections. Quoted: Occasionally I see firefighters panhandling with their boots out at intersections. Quoted: Nashville has more bums than anywhere, except maybe Oregon west of the Cascades.
Quoted: Around here, the kids have begun to panhandle for new uniforms, trips, etc. I hate the ones who stand by freeway off ramps with signs. At the 91 at Magnolia there's a useless motherfucker at each of the four off ramps. Poverty Hub.
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