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Flightmare wrote: ↑Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:51 pm

Charles L. Cotton wrote: ↑Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:47 pm I acknowledge that many "beggars" do so to get money for alcohol and/or drugs. I admit also that some are violent due to mental health problems or simply being criminals. Still others are truly in need. I cannot distinguish between them, nor am I sure that I should. I remember the Lord's words in Matthew 25:41-46 and I typically, but not always, give.

Chas.

Excellent point. Although I prefer to give them food/water rather than money. Just for my own peace of mind, that I am not helping an addict fuel their addiction. But that is a personal choice of mine.

Charles L. Cotton wrote: ↑Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:47 pm I acknowledge that many "beggars" do so to get money for alcohol and/or drugs. I admit also that some are violent due to mental health problems or simply being criminals. Still others are truly in need. I cannot distinguish between them, nor am I sure that I should. I remember the Lord's words in Matthew 25:41-46 and I typically, but not always, give.

Chas.

ak145149 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:06 am What was your immediate cause for concern? Was it the speed in which he approached or something else? Just wondering if your response would have been the same if he approached in a different manner or used verbal skills to get your attention from a distance that wouldn't be considered a threat.

I had a similar situation around the same time at the gas station, guy said he needed 20 bucks for Gas until he got paid. He offered to send it to me and asked for my address and I declined for obvious reason. Ironically, fast forward about 2 months later and i was at starbucks on mason and franz and he recognized me and asked me if i remembered him. Long story short, he thanked me again and covered my wife's and kids drinks.