@robz Good news is he has since past away and is finally resting in peace. The bad news, this is a very old image and nothing has changed.... makes me shake my head. Thank you for noticing him.
difficult call Wendy , the "homeless charities" in the UK advise us not to give money to people on the street , they tell us to offer them food , drinks , clothing etc. ...as most money would be used to "feed a drugs habit" !!!
@phil_howcroft I follow that too. I used to give money to some of the guys I talked to often on my route into London to work, but in the end I thought a cup of coffee, food or clothing was a better thing. Too many out there spinning a yarn, it can be hard to pick out the genuine cases sadly.
A beautiful and sad portrait. There are people who do not accept social systems and exclude themselves. Their choice. But there are many people whom we as a society throw out. Most of them are old, sick and helpless in life. And such exclusion burdens us all.
@casablanca casa I was approached by a homeless person a couple of weeks ago in nottm asking for money . I told him I don't carry money any more ( I don't , I pay by card or phone ... I used to see young ppl paying by phone and thought what's all that about ... And now I do it ... I got my loyalty cards on my phone too ...so easy ) ... Anyway the guy says to me ...we can walk to an ATM.. I was taken aback ) ...
Sorry Wendy we've hijacked your post ... That's the power of photography.. it reaches us .. makes us think .. challenges us .
@phil_howcroft Yup, I have had similar experiences. Gave £20 cash to a local eastern european beggar she claimed she needed for milk for her baby and she demanded I give her my iPod as well. Needless to say, I did not. I want to show kindness but cash is often not the way.
Sorry for hijack, Wendy. Your poignant post stimulated discussion. Clearly we all feel moved to help, but it is not always straightforward to find the best way. ❤️
@jackspix It's hard. If not for the scammers and thieves, as well as all the money spent on ridiculous unnecessary things (California's 1.7 million dollars porta potty) . We could have fed and homed many.
@phil_howcroft@casablanca@kjarn You all speak the truth. I did give often in the past, but I stopped after one "gentleman" asked for money for gas and I told him I had a gas tank in the car and could put some in for him. He walked away. Now I trust few but will offer a sandwhich. None want it.
August 17th, 2024
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Sorry Wendy we've hijacked your post ... That's the power of photography.. it reaches us .. makes us think .. challenges us .
Safe weekend everyone
Sorry for hijack, Wendy. Your poignant post stimulated discussion. Clearly we all feel moved to help, but it is not always straightforward to find the best way. ❤️