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Poverty

Jgarrick

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3. Oh dear...there's no need to be so worked up.

Reply to frylock (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 17, 2014, 12:46 PM

Apr 2014

This subject can be discussed in a calm and rational manner.

As for sympathy...I'm afraid the argument, "You have money and I don't, so please give me some of it" isn't a very persuasive one to most people, so he shouldn't be surprised that most people dismiss it (and him) and simply go about their business.

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The article says he's "attempting to get donations", when in fact he's begging. Jgarrick Apr 2014 #1

a little fucking sympathy, perhaps? frylock Apr 2014 #2

Oh dear...there's no need to be so worked up. Jgarrick Apr 2014 #3

homeless people beg, while politicians solicit donations.. frylock Apr 2014 #4

I don't find someone saying, "you have money(and so do I) so give me some it so I can run your life" Jgarrick Apr 2014 #5