I’ve actually skipped work just to help a homeless guy get his beard trimmed. Bought him pizza too. Kinda hard to get anywhere in life when you look like shit.

Be kind to the homeless, they just need a helping hand here and there.

What would you do?

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      As someone with diagnosed mental health issues, I can tell you that I mean no harm. But sadly, the pure difference in perception paired with unfamiliarity of the two parties makes the situation insanely dangerous, not the person.

      You never know why the person is in this predicament and if they have a tendency towards violence, robbery or other things. I‘m not saying they are. I‘m saying you have to assume they are before making that decision. Can you defend yourself against a pulled knife or even gun, do you have enough mental capacity to observe them at all times. Those odds do not look good.

      So, although I would never willingly look down on folks less fortunate than myself. I too will never ever let a stranger into my house if they raise any concerns.

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        “if they raise any concerns”

        Yes indeed, those words sum it up pretty well. Everybody is different. Every situation is different.

        Everyone deserves a chance though, with caution of course…

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      However your statement makes it seem like all homeless people have some kind of dangerous psychological issues, and that is a wild accusation.

      He never said anything like this, and specifically called out pretty low probabilities throughout his comment.

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      Thank you for your opinion, every individual is different. Homeless does not inherently equate to psychological issues nor drug addiction.

      Sometimes people just had their house destroyed from a hurricane or tornado or whatever, and insurance done fucked them over, if they even had proper insurance in the first place.

      Sorry you’re getting downvoted, but you got my upvote. Thank you for having enough of a mind and soul to care. 🤗👍