In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> "DWACON" > wrote in
> news:xMu2g.3805$9c6.3799@dukeread11:
>
> >
> > "Andy" <q> wrote in message
> > ...
> >>A lot of the small markets and gas/7-11s have a take a penny/leave a
> >>penny
> >> dish, where if you're a cent or two short you can take a couple cents
> >> out of the tray to meet the cost if you're a few cents shy.
> >>
> >> I use it and contribute to it all time.
> >>
> >> Anybody else familiar with this practice?
> >
> >
> > I've seen people grab a hand full of coins out of it to pay for
> > something. Typically, they are the psychotic looking whakos... and
> > they get away with it.
>
> I don't suppose you've ever flipped a begger a quarter when asked? I
> support them too, no questions asked. The ultimate public service! Where
> it ends up, I don't care. Ever had a quarter that you seriously couldn't
> part with?

You're doing those beggers no favor. A lot of them use their money to
buy cheap cigarettes or booze. If you want to help out the homeless,
donate to a soup kitchen. If you don't believe me, offer the next begger
you see the choice of buying him or her a cup of hot coffee and a donut
or to get the money directly. Guess which choice the person will make?