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  • Essay / Should you give to New York's homeless By Paul...

    “I was hoping I could rely solely on the kindness of people,” exclaims Roger Blondell. How can you say no to this man who only asks for change after hearing his story? This article presents the reader with questions and dilemmas. Can I go without my daily cup of coffee to offer hope to someone in need? Should I spare this man a dollar if all he plans to do with it is buy alcohol or get high with it? Can I really save my money? I'm sure she's homeless only because she's a drug addict! Cantor did not mention these questions or dilemmas in his article, he did not have to. My mind automatically thought about it when I remembered past experiences or thought about my next experience with a beggar. I believe that each reader has developed ideas in his mind about the actions he will produce in his future experiences. “The decision is ultimately yours,” Cantor concludes; I say we need to get these people off the streets, get them into homes they can afford, and get them food so they can eat so we don't have to worry about whether we whether or not we want to save a little change..