Member topic: Ever encountered a homeless person? - Page 4

They want hotels in Los Angeles to 'home' the homeless. By 2PM everyday the hotels have to report which rooms are empty and move homeless people there. They're going to vote on it soon

Am sure it will pass 👍🏼

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2022/08/10/los-angeles-measure-would-force-hotels-to-house-homeless-alongside-paying-guests/?sh=53cd80445dc1

Originally posted by: ForbiddenLove12

I just wanted to ask this to anyone who has had the same experience. Today, I went to a Starbucks and a homeless man approached me for money. I said "leave me alone and don't ask people for money." The man got irate and almost assaulted me. Starbucks didn't do anything. I will never talk to anyone again. This world is scary and it sucks to live with stupid people like this. What do you think?

if you didn’t want to give money that’s fine but why did you feel the need to say something so rude. You never know what the other person has been through please show a little empathy.

to answer your question yes I give money to homeless whenever I can unless I see someone who clearly looks like a drug addict then I avoid giving money to them. I have seen people who looked perfectly normal and also asking for money and I wonder what brought them to this state.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Homeless people are everywhere. You must have to live a darn sheltered life to go a lifetime without coming across a homeless person.

If it is a rare day I have cash on me, I will give them something. But mostly, I never carry cash. I offer to buy them something at a store. I refuse if they ask for cigarettes or tobacco. The genuine ones usually will usually ask for food and water/juice.

If you don't have something, just move on. No need to say leave me alone etc. Why hurt someone who is already down on their luck? It is also a safety issue. Many homeless folks often have mental health issues or addiction issues. Don't unecessarily provoke them.

I have seen people buy food for the homeless which is also appreciated.

Not you all taking Gaurav seriously 😆