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I don't mind them.
Unless they're badgering me for money, or a ride to a beer joint or something... Otherwise, they're ok. There aren't many in my area, anyway. |
i dislike them cause they look so sad...that not really a dislike though..i just dont like seeing people look miserable...poor things :(
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I usually keep my distance from them because I usually see them doing drugs, smoking, talking loudly, and drinking.. I just think that is kinda weird.. But some homeless people aren't bad people of course so I don't mind those kind of people..but if they look like they're bad then yea, of course I will stay away from them especially at night and when it gets dark.. I do feel sorry for them though because they don't have a home and it's pretty hard to be homeless I think because where would you get the money for food and other basic needs?
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I'm sure that I have seen homeless people but, I guess I just don't notice. I don't spend a lot of time in the downtown area here which I think is where you are most likely to run into homeless people.
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Many people don't realize that an estimated ONE THIRD of the homeless population have untreated psychiatric illnesses. This is largely due to Reagan's decision to close many government-operated institutions to cut the federal spending deficit - the "low risk" patients were simply put out on the street. Life is incredibly difficult for these people. As the New York Times put it:
In New York, seriously mentally ill individuals living in homeless shelters are said to be “easy marks for thieves and other criminals who live there. . . . Those who receive social security disability checks become targets for muggers. . . . There is a hierarchy among the shelter clients, and the visibly mentally ill are the lowest caste, untouchables among the outcasts.” It's really easy for those of us who are healthy or have family support to call the homeless "pathetic" or "lazy," but many of them simply aren't capable of caring for themselves or holding a job. |
I live in a place where there aren't that many homeless people, but the few times I do see one, I just feel sad. Its kind of upsetting to me since they look so depressing, but sometimes they scare me. One ran up to me and started begging for food. He was a lot larger than me and I got really frightened. D=
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I don't mind or dislike homeless people at all. Most of the time I tend to keep my distance, not because i have issues with them but out of respect. If I was homeless I wouldn't want everyone constantly talking to me and reminding me about my circumstances.
Some homless people are really nice. For example the other day I went into town with my college course group and we spent the day drawing the people and buildings in the town. My friend and I were sketching and a homeless guy was sitting on the other side of the road from us, after a while he stood up and wondered over to where we were sat sketching. He stood there for a couple of minuites looking at what we had drawn and then he bagan talking to us about what we had drawn, his opinions and suggestions on what we should draw to "capture the true spirit of the town" which is what we were supposed to be doing. Our pieces were later concluded to be the best pieces in the class as they had a certain honesty to them. He didn't ask for anything and he didn't want any help with a problem, all he wanted was some company and a reasonable conversation for a couple of hours. |
Oh, right. I'm sorry, I forgot to contribute something to the debate in my previous post.
I don't believe people should look down on homeless people. Not all of them are drug dealers and drunks, as most people think. It could simply mean that they've fallen on hard times and are struggling with life. Maybe they worked as hard as they could, and due to high standards, fell short. Sometimes, your best just doesn't work out. That happens to all of us, but for the people on the street, its hit them the hardest. People don't laugh at you when your goals haven't been accomplished, even after your best. They help you for next time. You should try to return the favor to society. |
eh, i like homeless people.
i like to talk to them, they have a lot to say. some are mean, some are nice. i used to know this homeless..like 40 year old woman. her name was tanya. she impacted my life by what she said. one day, she just disappeared. i wont forget her. |
I feel so bad for homeless people. I live in Tampa and there are a lot of them. There's nothing I can really do to help. Some times we give them water bottles or spare change if they're standing at the end of an off ramp from the high way.
There was a really sad story about 6 months ago that happened in St. Pete. And bunch of cops went into a well known homeless camping area and destroyed all their tents saying it was a fire hazard. It was horrible. That was their homes. :( A really good movie that brings into light the hardships and illnesses of the homeless is called The Fisher King. It has Robin Williams in it. It's a really excellent movie. |
A pretty good while ago, me and my mom would drive through this neighborhood to my friends church, to help paint, and we always saw this one homeless woman, who's name was Francis. She would walk around, with all these blankets, and she had a big and bushy white beard. Everyone had heard a different rumor about her. One of 'em was that she was raped and went crazy from that, and another said that she was robbed at gun point, and that caused her to go looney. And my friends dad, [the church friend] said that some days she'll talk to you, and some days she'll shoot you the bird. But once upon a time ago, she knocked on the door to the church, and my mom answered it. She said that Francis looked nasty and stuff, but that she smelled really clean. My mom had to stand out there and talk to her for about thirty minuets. Me and my same friend Liviy were scared of Francis, it was kinda funny. But we always thought she was gunna try and get us or something... But as for my view, I don't mind them two bad, as long as they aren't like Francis.
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If i ever won the lottery ive always told myself id help the homeless, id buy a huge mansion or a house, clean them up, help them back on their feet. help find a job!
theres a couple of homeless guys i know in my town and every now and then if i have money i buy them a drink or a maccy d's! |
I don't exactly mind homeless people... In fact, I gave one a mint the other day. What I do mind is when they lay in the middle of the sidewalk at night, so I don't notice until I start to trip on them, then think it's a dead person and freak out.
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Whether I mind homeless people or not depends on the person...just like with nonhomeless people. I don't like it when they are rude if you don't have any money to give them or when they are manipulative to try to make you feel guilty so you'll give them more.
A lot of homeless people that I've met seem to have a disorder of some type or another. I feel like someone should help them, but don't know who the responsibility should fall to. It makes me feel guilty because I can't do more. That's why I hate it when homeless people recognize that guilt and play on it(not all of them do, but I've met many who will). It seems to me that begging would be incredibly hard. I don't know how they do it without being ashamed. Of course some people are homeless as a choice, which I can respect. A while ago I found a blog by a man who was living in his car. It was really fascinating, but now I can't find it. :( |
I dont hate them ,but I dont feel sorry for them I meen most of the time the reason there homeless is there fault and you shouldnt give your hard earned money to some bums who are probibly going to spend it on beer or Drugs so yes I kinda hate how damn lazy they are cause americas a place of oppurtinity they may have to work relly hard to get back on there feet but there are people who came to this contry with nothing but made a name for themselves.
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Seeing homeless people makes me sad and is quite frightening. They are proof that good, hardworking people can be dealt terrible hands in life and instead of receiving help, they are on the streets trying to eek out a living. There are some who are not so good and spend their money on the wrong things but there are those who try to get themselves out of their depressing sitution and become better. Those people are inspirations to all.
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I really don't see how it's possible for someone to become homeless unless they are in a 3rd world country. Every developed nation has some form of assistance for it's citizens. Here, in the US, you can go to the welfare office and tell them you have no place to go and they will give you a place to stay that is based off of income. Or at least a warm bed and meal if none of their housing is available. I really can't understand how someone could become homeless with all of the help that is available out there.
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I'm not exactly sure. Most of the homeless people I come across, I can't stand because I know that the only reason they are homeless is because they spent all their money on drugs.
For the ones who aren't druggies, I feel bad for them. I can't help but wonder what their lives were like before that. I don't understand how you can become homeless... Makes me appreciate what I have, ya know? |
I mind them, ill give them some spare change if i have it on me, its their fault for being on the streets they can get them selfves back into one just the same
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personally it all depends. i do mind sometime.when you try to help them but some of them use the money for drugs instead of food. so the ones that lost their jobs well i feel bad for them but there is nothing we can do about it. all you can do is give them food or clothes
for those of you trying to help them out. number one rule never i repeat never give them money . they could be drug addicts and you just gave them money to hurt them self. if they say well i need to buy medicine for a kid then ask where it is. buy them food , that way you know your helping. i was tricked once and actually saw her walk off when the food place was all around me. so you know where she went. i mind them a bit .i just hate it that they hurt them selfs. and there family. its not so hard to get a job now i mean there are so many places to go work. if an illegal person can get a job then how come they cant. some have mental illness that gets them on the streets those people i feel bad for and wish that i could help and i try to by donating money but for everyone else well they should get off there lazy bums and go get a job and stop the drug and stop drinking |
The world is hard place, and if you can't pay your bills on time, then your utlities get shut off, and you get kicked out.
Its very easy to fall flat on your face. Its actually kind of terrifying when you think of exactly how easy it is. Homeless people are just indiviudals with unfortunate circumstances and should be treated with the same respect that you and me recieve. A human being is a human being afterall. |
I do not appreciate homeless people that beg for money.
They can easily visit a shelter, get on welfare, find a home, and start to pick their life back up. But no. They decide to sit on the corner, and sucker the weak hearted into giving them booze/cheap food money to ease the pain. I don't mind the regulars that are always just chillin. Though I don't feel sorry for them. Unless they have some kind of disability. |
I worked at a soup kitchen, so I'm acquainted with the different types of poverty-stricken people. Some of them are genuinely good people, but others are extremely bad people. It's best not to judge people for their economic state as a rule. There are really great and really bad people in all situations, but it's a hard situation to get out of for anyone. I won't avoid or yell at a homeless person, I just walk by and silently wish them the best, you know?
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I've had an interesting insight to the homeless, by way of a friend of mine. Adair (not her real name) was raised homeless by a homeless father. Her life was the streets. She did well for herself out there, had a job (working in the state capitol, of all places), and was enjoying things. Then she met someone, he asked her to move in...and since she's had a roof over her head, she's been miserable.
Some people are homeless due to harsh circumstances, bad choices, or other sad things. But some are there because they really want to be there. There was a fellow I knew in New Orleans who had several hundred thousand in a bank account. And nowhere to sleep at night but the streets. It's a life style. So I think it's hard to really say "how do you feel about the homeless" with out specifying...do you mean the lady with one leg, crutches, and a sign that says "help, on my last leg."? Or the gutter punks that beat people up for their money and cigarettes? Or the single mom who REALLY tried to make things work, but who knows that if she goes to a shelter she's likely going to get raped, so stays on the streets with her kids because it's safer. |
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