Out of gas in Murray KY on way to AZ
A guy was at Walmart trying to raise money for gas and food in a class C so some others helped out and I topped off tank. Hoping he makes it to Phoenix.
Forum Discussion
IndyCamp wrote:
When you spend a lot of time in big cities like Chicago, NYC, and D.C., you can tell who is really homeless.
Spare me the "they can get help" nonsense, as many homeless people in this country are mentally ill and telling them to just "go get help" is like me telling you to "just make more money and retire tomorrow."
Well stated. Big difference between the opportunists that stand on the street and those that are truly in need. I won't give money, because I don't want to assist them as they "self medicate" and fall further down into despair and helplessness. If someone needs food I will buy them something. If someone needs a jacket, I will give them one.
13 years in patrol as a police officer in a jurisdiction that borders Washington DC I have seen some things. Funding alcohol and drug dependence does not help them, even those that are mentally ill.
