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There is a definite difference between a panhandler and a person asking for money because they are in need. I’ve been approached by both and people with real problems and an empty stomach have a way about them that’s easy to see and understand. But those panhandlers just won’t let up, because they are used to bullying people into giving them what they want.

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to deal with ‘agressive’ panhandlers, they gave us the advice to walk confident, use eye contact and be very direct when you say ‘no’. But, that’s not in everyone’s makeup. Some people don’t make eye contact with people they know, let alone a stranger.

I rarely give to them. But, last week, a couple was standing next to a store with their shopping baskets full of what looked like junk. They had a plastic bag filled with changed washing it off. They spotted me and asked for change to get coffee….COFFEE! It wasn’t cold, so the liquid wasn’t for warming them up. As I was giving them the four quarters, I thought to myself..here I am giving them money for their caffeine addiction. For others, we could be supporting their drug or alcohol addiction.

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Spit n polish, what? Shiekh n vac…

Casualties were seen wandering aimlessly saying “bang out of order” “mental”
and “sorted”. Some are still confused that something interesting actually
happened in Beswick. Some residents of Middleton were woken before their
giros arrived and it caused quite a panic.

The earthquake decimated half of the Salford area causing in excess of
£17.55 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from
Ibiza, Corfu, Rhyl and Blackpool were damaged beyond repair including a cute
little donkey that roke wind when you clapped your hands.

Preserved areas of historic importance were destroyed and many piles of
scientifically significant litter were disturbed.

One resident of Moston, Miss Kylie Davies a 15 year old mother of four said
“It was such a shock, little Chardonnay-Destiny came running into my bedroom
crying; my hands were shaking that much I could hardly concentrate on Jeremy
Kyle”.

The British Red Cross has so far managed to send 4000 crates of Red Bull to
the area to help with the crisis. Rescue workers are still searching through
the rubble and have found numerous “Elizabeth Duke” sovereign rings, benefit
books and Poundstretcher ornaments.

We need help now.

There is an appeal that hopes to raise money for food and clothing parcels for those
unfortunate enough to be caught up in the disaster. Clothing is most sought
after. Urgently needed are Lacoste tracksuits, white socks, Burberry caps,
Beanie hats and Rockports. Food parcels are also needed. They include McCain
oven chips, Aldi Beans, Monster Munch, Hollands pies and Iceland pizza.
Alcohol is also in short supply, especially White Lightening Cider and
Special Brew.

Cash donations are also needed. 22p buys a ’signing-on’ biro, £2.50 buys a
pie and chips, £20.00 buys a fake MOT and £16.00 buys 200 Regal ciggies from
the back of Tomo’s lorry.

I was a bit disappointed when recently the North of England suffered an earthquake - i didn’t see Pakistan rushing forward with earthquake relief donations

Where can you get a maid for $200 - i’m looking to fill a position

Closest I’ve seen is kids rushing out at traffic lights to clean windscreens in london.

There have been stories of people that beg - then walk out of town - change into business suit and smart car and make a living by begging!

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We have some homless people in town where I live - they tend to just sit there. I find the best thing rather than give money, is to give them a coffee and cake or something. Once I want mad and bought some guy a huge bar of chocolate - although I probably killed him from a sudden choc rush - whoops.

Most times I just walk by lost in my own world though.

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Ausie that’s an interesting story, they live in caves? wow! I’m glad we have our own home and we don’t pay rent.

Empress that’s some interesting fact up there, hmmmmm, who could argue with religion.

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We dont have panhandlers as such in Oz, but we do have loads of the homeless.
From time to time someone will ask for change for a coffee mostly in winter, but its not often….
We have a welfare system which pays a small amount each fortnight… many of our homeless are people who have simply dropped out from society… and there is a small but increasing subculture of homeless… on the outskirts of sydney a group of men live in caves… two actually go to work everyday and return home to their cave…. true….

Rather ‘Panhandling” folks tend to Busk for cash…. in shopping centres and on streets… they will get permission from the shop own to stand outside the shop front and perform… it could be playing and instrument, singing, circus acts… anything… the shop owners dont mind because it brings attention to their store, shoppers dont mind because it is entertaining, so its al good… they generally have a bag or similar which you drop coins in…. in the main centres buskers can make hundreds a day….if they are good… and same are very good….

Also it gets their dignaty intact, the image of shopping area nice etc…. at night as thw shops close down the homeless came out and settle down for the night.. in areas in sydney and other major cities we have van which are run by charity’s which each night go to certain spots and serve up soup, meals hand out blankets and coats etc…. they also keep an eye out if someone been missing for a while and let the police know….. there is also homeless shelters which give them a bed for the night free of course…. but they rotate them…. depending on numbers..
This isnt to say its all perfect far from it… drugs and alcohol the main issues…. but we are trying… it does work…. A guy where I used to live would come over each to the Tafe we I studied and we would make him a coffee and give him a few biscuits…. from time to time when his pants were ruined we would bring in a few pairs and leave them lying around he would talk them when we had left .. we new he got them because the next day he was wearing them… he would say proudly… i found them over there are they nice… he was quite mad but harmless…..

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Wikipedia reads: “In many Hindu traditions, spiritual seekers, known as sadhus, beg for food. This is because fruitive activity, such as farming or shopkeeping, is regarded as a materialistic distraction from the search for moksha, or spiritual liberation. Begging, on the other hand, promotes humility and gratitude, not only towards the individuals who are giving food, but towards the Universe in general. This helps the sadhu attain a state of bliss or Samadhi.”

What an interesting fact!

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I am told by a lot of Indian friends that most of the beggars in Mumbai, especially around the international airport are a highly organised gang of “pan handlers”.

So much for exploiting the compassion of the tourists.

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