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Originally Posted by Lace
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I'd usually always give to them during winter when they're out there ringing their bell. Last year the dickhead ringing his bell constantly didn't even look at me, say thank you or anything when I threw money in there. Another reason for me not to give them a penny or any donations.  |
while i would like to think that is an isolated case, it just so happens last year i had the exact same experience. The lady behind the bell was an obvious junkie.. i always donate , and something rubbed me the wrong way, this lady was scratching her arms and face that had open sores.. no smile , no merry christmas, just ring ring ring. i felt bad because i honestly didn't feel comfortable donating, didn't feel comfortable sending my kids up one at a time to stick money in the bucket like they usually do, we actually drove out of our way to find a wal-mart ( because i had a sneaky suspicion they would be there
) to donate there.. i am all for helping others , even junkies, but not like that..