What would you do if you saw a person on the street with a sign that said "Hungry, no work, please help!"?

What would you do if you saw a person on the street with a sign that said "Hungry, no work, please help!"?
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If I could, and I had one handy (read: in my pocket), I’d give the person a dollar, then move on. Edit: Is this a trick question?
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