I gave $60 to a homeless guy

Last night I was going to Best Buy to look at video cards. I didn't buy one but I had a lot of cash with me. When I was leaving there was this homeless guy holding a sign about being Katrina victim and having a family of four. I doubled back and gave him $60. He thanked me in a kind voice. I thought maybe it could bring some comfort. A friend of mine said he probably found comfort in a couple bottles of vodka. Maybe so, is this so bad? There's no way to verify his story anyway.

I didn't feel much better about myself afterwards. I mean that wasn't even the mission but it was an expected byproduct. I feel empty and guilty about it. What's that about?

thats cool man feeling of guilt are natural in thise type of situations and even if he did go for a couple of bottles you made him happy for a while ,Good karma will come your way my freind.

I think you still did the good thing whether his story was bull shit.

I would rather have better karma then better necessities.

That takes a lot of heart.....like Scobbie said..Good Karma!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I doubt it was B.S... I just don't think someone experienced with a homeless life would exploit the Katrina Victims. Much easier to ask everyone you see for a quarter for coffee, that way he can keep collecting and collecting until he's happy. You did the right thing, even if he did end up getting wasted.

Your intent was in the right place but it's a crap shoot as to what he might have done with the money.

id give him $60 in sammiches or clothing istead of money

Yeah bizzle that's probably the best thing you could do for a homeless person...

lol, you better give him a freezer to keep those sandwiches in, also.

RastaKaze, Caruso's not making the pipes, anymore, he's pissed now.

Especially, since you've became the adnimistrator, and all.

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Originally Posted by RastaKaze

I doubt it was B.S... I just don't think someone experienced with a homeless life would exploit the Katrina Victims. ... You did the right thing, even if he did end up getting wasted.

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I didn't think about it like that but you are probably right. A lot of the things I've read written by homeless people would support that as well. I know it was the right thing to do and I'm glad I did. I just didn't think I'd feel weird about it afterwards. Thanks for the comments.