How do you feel when you see a homeless person?

How do you feel when you see a homeless person?
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‘Helm, evasive manoeuvres’
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Should I offer a healthy homeless person a temporary off-the-books job rather than a quick handout?

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Last Answer : I think it is a great idea. Many homeless people need a job in order to secure a better job further down the line. However, some homeless people, not all, of course, suffer from issues. So you'd have ... for sad reasons. I really think it is a great idea and a great opportunity, but not an easy one!

What do you think about this video of a homeless person?

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Last Answer : Err, where’s the chuffing vid? :D

Reality compassion check: when was the last time you personally fed a hungry homeless person?

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Last Answer : answer:He’s sitting on the couch playing Wii with my son, right now. Chicken soup today.

Do I give a homeless person money, if so, how much?

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Last Answer : I do. I can only hope he/she spends it for food. If they don’t, meh, I tried. I give whatever I have to give. Welcome to Fluther!

If you were a homeless person, what would your cardboard sign say?

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Last Answer : answer:Keep Out! I have my cave all picked out, so I wouldn’t really be homeless by my standards. Society however has a different definition of homeless.

Realistically, is there any way to really help a homeless person?

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Last Answer : I believe in putting my support with the agencies that deal with the greatest number of people. To give a hand out to a person on the street is not really helping them.

Whats the difference between a hobo and a homeless person?

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Last Answer : Hobo is a species of the genus Homeless person

Do you have a favorite homeless person?

Description : Do you have a favorite homeless person?

Last Answer : Osama bin Laden.

What's the cheapest - but most nutritious - food for a homeless person to buy?

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Last Answer : Rice? It is the staple food of the majority of people on earth. You get protien, carbs and fibre all in one easy to digest package.

What's the biggest threat that a homeless person faces?

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Last Answer : The cold weather. I’ve always heard stories of homeless people being froze to death

If a homeless person cares for and keeps an animal, is the animal homeless as well?

Description : If a homeless person cares for and keeps an animal, is the animal homeless as well?

Last Answer : Yes. They are “homeless,” but they have the advantage of being loved by someone.

What's the weirdest thing you've ever heard a random homeless person yelling on the street?

Description : What's the weirdest thing you've ever heard a random homeless person yelling on the street?

Last Answer : "Stop stealing my thoughts!" I have no idea how he knew that I was, in fact, doing just that.

Anyone who is homeless, what is your story?

Description : Anyone who is homeless, what is your story?

Last Answer : I've just been feeling really down about not having a home and I want to know if there is anybody else going through the same thing as me

Why don't they have homeless shelters across the planet for Muslims?

Description : Why don't they have homeless shelters across the planet for Muslims?

Last Answer : Do you know that they don’t? Since there are Muslims in many countries, I would think there might be different provisions in different countries. Do you have any sources to cite to back up your assertions?

What are the penalties for giving out money or food to the homeless in your city?

Description : What are the penalties for giving out money or food to the homeless in your city?

Last Answer : There are none that I’m aware of. I hand out spare cash to homeless people at times. Not much but all I can do. Why the heck would people be penalized for that? Has society sunk that far down into the dregs?