I gave $60 to a homeless guy

[lemonboy]

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?

lemonboy Reviewed by lemonboy on 01-13-2006. 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 Rating: 5

[scobbie]

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.

[VoidLivesOn]

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

I would rather have better karma then better necessities.

[Psycho4Bud]

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

[RastaKaze]

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.

[bonsaiguy]

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

[BizzleLuvin]

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

[RastaKaze]

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

[beachguy in thongs]

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.

[lemonboy]

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.

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.