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I usually do when I'm in a big city like Chicago, Atlanta, Vegas, Indianapolis. I could see how it could get annoying though if you live in one of these cities and get asked several times a day.
I used to feel obligated to give them money until one experience in Kentucky. I think this was based of a bible passage I read that essentially said give money to whomever asks for you will be repaid in heaven. The man asked for money for a coffee and sandwich at a gas station. The Mcdonalds was right next to it so I gave him more than he even asked for. He did a 180 degree turn away from the restaurant and went straight for the the liqour store.
On the otherhand, there was a few times I gave people anywhere from a few bucks to $20 bucks and received more thanks than I could of ever imagined.
Bottomline is I think I have become more willing to give money to people who ask in small towns than big towns where they are more likely to just be professional panhandlers.
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It's time for the president to hand over his nobel peace prize.
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