I always think about this .... I think about how they could have gotten to where they are .... I have been working since I was very young .... I think about how my parents came here from Europe ... deep in debt ...and overcame all those issues ... I think about how many people get help from the government... either welfare ... or food stamps ... etc.... I think that in today’s world ... there is no reason anyone should have to beg in the streets ..... I feel for them .... and I wonder what their story is . Some people have mental issues .... some got wrapped up in drugs .... others don’t want to work.... I always try to get them food , or a blanket if I have one in the car ... or even money ... I just feel like it’s a temporary fix ... and what they do with the money .... is in them ... I did my part ... I had the best of intentions.... those old men are part of a different generation.... they worked hard and missed out on a lot of life .... by working ... they worried about supporting family .... they do look down on the panhandler ... bc they feel like he /she didn’t try hard enough ... or maybe was lazy ... or had an entitlement issue .... who knows ... it’s sad ... but everyone has a story we don’t know ... just like that pan handler ... those older people have their struggles too I’m sure ....although I agree ... they should keep their comments to themselves .... if you don’t want to give him money , don’t , but keep your mouth shut about it and don’t tell anyone else what to do .