[Magdalen] Professional panhandlers; was Loaned out.

[Jay Weigel]

I look at it this way (the Jewish standpoint, or at least that's my
understanding): charity is one's own responsibility. It begins in the
heart, and if one gives with the proper intent, what the recipient does
with the gift is not the giver's problem. The giver has done the good deed.

On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 12:47 AM, Arthur Laurent <ALaurent at npr.org> wrote:

> I spread my "wealth" around. I've never given to the same indigent twice.
> But if someone I haven't seen before looks like he/she needs cash, I'll
> give them some.
>
> I tried taking these folks to some sort of meal, but they were more
> interested in cash.
>
> In the end, after an examination of my conscience, I give what I ca and
> don't feel at all guilty about what I can't do.
>
> Arthur