as a rule...as a rule I do not give money to the homeless
it does not help
it enables
but... there are a number of people I have come to know over the years
some people I give clothing to
when I see a homeless person with a dog I will often bring them a bag of dog food
this guy... well... he makes me smile
so I will occasionally give him a dollar
a smile for a dollar?
it seems like a good deal