Sm412
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This is a tough one. I feel that if they use my money to buy drugs, that is on them, not me. I generally ask them what exactly they need and get it for them. But sometimes I will give cash. In my mind, I gave and did the right thing. At that point it's up to them to do the right thing. Also, I wouldn't be wary if they have a cell phone. In today's world, cell phones ARE a necessity. I use mine to look for work, communicate with my employer and my school, arrange for benefits, communicate with my family and church, check email, and other such vital tasks. In using it right now to post here.
So yes, I do give money sometimes. What they do with it is on them. It's not on me or my conscience, but theirs. If they use my kindness for drugs, they have to live with that. The way I see it, if I play the game of trying to differentiate between the genuine and ungenuine, I will end up withholding from someone who really needs it. Does that make sense?
With that said, if you're wary of supplying a drug habit, as others have said in nearly every community which deals with homelessness there are an abundance of charities and non profits that seek to help them. Giving to them may be a better idea.
So yes, I do give money sometimes. What they do with it is on them. It's not on me or my conscience, but theirs. If they use my kindness for drugs, they have to live with that. The way I see it, if I play the game of trying to differentiate between the genuine and ungenuine, I will end up withholding from someone who really needs it. Does that make sense?
With that said, if you're wary of supplying a drug habit, as others have said in nearly every community which deals with homelessness there are an abundance of charities and non profits that seek to help them. Giving to them may be a better idea.
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