Should we give money to beggars?

Should we give money to the beggars.....

Well these are the some of the interesting replies to this hypothetical question from the web....

1.No

A small incident for proof:

At a busy traffic junction. Signal red. Two wheeler rider waiting for green, with his bike engine switched off.

Beggar appears, asks for alms. Rider not interested. Beggar keeps on pestering him for alms. Rider ignores him.

By then signal about to turn green and the beggar instantly snatches the bike ignition key and runs off. Bike rider stunned and shocked. Honking vehicles behind and so on. His BP rises instantly.

Parks the bike on road side and try to chase the beggar thief.

The pre-planned beggar thief jumps the compound wall of near by park and dangles the bike key.

Rider asks for it. He demands Rs. 100, if not he will throw the key in drain.

Finally the victim rider hands over the money and the smart beggar thief throws bike key at him.

The location of this true incident is at Bangalore, Navrang Junction Signal on Dr. Rajkumar Road.

Time 9.15 am (peak office hour).

Me and every other, including traffic policeman was mute witness to this entire drama.

2.May be

This one is tough to answer,,yes many a times i have given them money bcz its so hard to deny them seeing the way they beg( talking about india) i mean small children crying etc,,

and then i find myself guilty of the fact that may b indirectly,,im helping the wrong cause,,

so these days i dont give them money i rather give them or buy them food.stuff..

3.Yes, because...

To beg is extremely demeaning, not to mention

freezing! People must be in extreme poverty in order to resort to such measures. Yes, there are concerns about whether they are really poor, but if a person resorts to such methods to gain a bit of money each day, surely they are need in help, just as much, if not more than those who have no choice but to be on the streets?

4.No, because... 

There is no proof that those who are lying on the streets are actually homeless. They could go home, into the warmth, with their loving family. By giving these people money without any proof, you are stopping the people who really need the money from receiving it. Instead the money should go to a large charity whereby they help the people who truly need it by providing clean housing and food; the essentials.

5.Yes.

 It is not in the best of interest to assume anything in this case. Whether the beggar is in that position on his own accord, or due to an unfortunate, rather not controlable situation, it is always good to help someone in need. The beggar, whether man, woman, or child does beyond appealing to sympathy have worth in this world. We all have a worth. Because we have been able to do better than those who haven't had the same life, situations, and opportunities, it is our duty to help them. If a beggar is in my direction of travel and appears to be in great need, I will give to the beggar.

6.Yes, because I only go to NYC once a year

7. yes

 i don't think that my money will always be used for the best but then again it isn't my place to judge people. how can i say that when a person needs help i should deny them that help because they may use the money for something other than food. i think its very judgmental to assume peoples intentions. and its not really my place to judge.

8. No

I realize that some people that beg, are professionals and use the money for beer and drugs.

I also believe that a beggar may also be an angel in disguise.

So, i give them a quarter.

A quarter is not going to kill me.

9.I have, but usually I'll buy a meal and give that to them instead

And my Answer to this question:

In real life we all are beggars (bit demeaning) one way or other...don't we ask for the toys or gifts in our childhood or in school days we used to ask for a pen or paper and of course in exams we r literally begging for answers from the next student...dowry from u r wife (heights of begging)...love from u r gf/bf.. parties from u r frnds...the list is endless....

  

Bottom line: Give it if u have it...