Panhandling and homelessness is a difficult topic to cover, especially in the US. Everyone who lives in a city or large town has an opinion on the topic. Some people support panhandlers and throw some change to them, others vehemently ignore their existence simply because they can't tell if this is a person in genuine need of money or not. Unfortunately, some people exploit the kindness of others, and one panhandler, in particular, was caught red-handed...
A Difficult Sight to See
It's never easy to see someone down on their luck asking for money. Panhandling and homelessness is an epidemic in most cities and sprawling towns. Most folks feel like they have nowhere else to go but the streets, relying solely on the kindness of others. Those who are more fortunate are usually forced with the moral dilemma of helping these people out.
A Pregnant Mother and Her Son
Citizens of San Diego were familiar with a young homeless woman and her son on a popular street corner. Although many people tend to ignore panhandlers, this woman was in such a delicate and potentially dangerous situation that a lot of folks donated their pocket change to the small family...
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