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Originally Posted by kestrelx
She ought to have a word with John Bird the man who started the Big Issue! He has been through it all and I've heard him say "never give street beggers cash!" Because they usually spend it on booze or drugs - take them to a shop and buy them some food - many beggars would not like that! Or give them gift coupons as these can be used to buy food in some supermarkets.
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Spot on wi that, about 10 yrs ago in manchester centre i was tapped up fer dosh fer food, I said NO, but i pointed to a cafe across the road n said i will buy yer some snap n a brew in yon, I was told to pish off,
Since then i just ignore em,