Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Beggars Evidently Can Be Choosers!

Portland has hundreds of young, 17-25 year old "street people".  Many are hyped on Meth or other drugs, bouncing around like preschoolers!  They'll sit on sidewalks for hours with their little cardboard signs, begging for money,  supposedly for food.  Portland, however has dozens of "Soup Kitchens", all over the city serving from breakfast to dinner!

So one asks me yesterday for money so he can eat  I say back to him, "Dude, there is free food all over the city!"  His reply?  "Not right here!"  Lazy little asshole!

If these were my kids, I'd kick their ass for begging and being slackers (watch "Portlandia", it's all true).  And yes, most have Pitt Bulls.  If they can't take care of themselves, how can they maintain a dog (unlicensed & probably no shots).

They beg for money to buy their next fix or bottle of cheap wine to get a buzz...not to eat.  Their choice...as is mine to never give them a dime!

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