Ever give money to a stranger

Dymetrie · 26-11-2008, 09:58

I refuse to give money to beggers on the principle that, from where I work, I know it's more than likely going to be spent on drugs or booze.

Mrs Dym sometimes gives money to buskers, which is fair enough.

Sunday night on the tube home there was a young lad going through the carriages trying to get money for somewhere to sleep that night. I didn't want to give him any money but spoke to him and told him to get off at Kings Cross and call the Camden SST (Safer Streets Team, and I did happen to have their contact number on me) as they'd be able to help find him somewhere to stay. No idea if he did or not but he was very grateful for the information and advice which made me think he honestly was after money for somewhere to stay

26-11-2008, 09:58	#11
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	I refuse to give money to beggers on the principle that, from where I work, I know it's more than likely going to be spent on drugs or booze. Mrs Dym sometimes gives money to buskers, which is fair enough. Sunday night on the tube home there was a young lad going through the carriages trying to get money for somewhere to sleep that night. I didn't want to give him any money but spoke to him and told him to get off at Kings Cross and call the Camden SST (Safer Streets Team, and I did happen to have their contact number on me) as they'd be able to help find him somewhere to stay. No idea if he did or not but he was very grateful for the information and advice which made me think he honestly was after money for somewhere to stay __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....