The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

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Originally Posted by jaycee

I remember being in San Francisco... it was the first place I went to in the USA with my mum and stepdad... I was rather saddened and scared by it, because I'm simply not used to seeing so many groups of homeless people around a city.
Anyway, you've reminded me of a time when a homeless man started playing a harmonica (I think) for my mum and David as we walked past him, but David walked on, saying he only had his visa credit card. The man, being good humoured, held his hand to his chin and looking at mum, saying "what did I do wrong?" in a humorous manner. Mum apologised, explaining that we didn't have any cash on us, but thanked him and wished him well. It turned out that, while mum and I didn't have anything, David did have money on him. Honestly, it takes so little from everyone to make so much for one person... I don't understand how people walk past such nice people in need so thoughtlessly.

It's probably a good thing that I don't live somewhere with a big homeless population, because I would soon be broke! I've spent a great deal of my life not having much and now I'm at least 'comfortable'. I am not worrying that the utilities will be turned off this month and if I want to go by a CD, I can afford it.
I am sensible. I mean, I know I can't give the grocery and bill money away, but I hate seeing people doing without. Sure, some of these people may be just trying to 'con' people, but others really need help. There have been times for me where I have been a paycheck away from losing a place to live.