Women beggars at 235/rt4

[eric14]

Not meaning to necro the thread but these panhandlers have got to go. I tried contacting the sheriff's department roughly 6 or 7 months ago about the one that waves at people all the time and they said they it's legal. How is it legal for people to scam, give unwanted verbal contact and harass others?

I know the other day I saw one handing roses out for something. I've even talked about it on SoMD reddit page before and they claim that I need to show "empathy" and understanding to these people. By that definition I'm under the impression that they're fine with people scamming others and making roadways unsafe.

This should be brought up to the commissioners or the state government about the issue. It's bad in Baltimore and DC too.

 

[glhs837]

Touching? Dont think any of them have ever tried to touch me. I dont think they are a danger to anyone. I've seen panhandlers in parking lots, males that will get in the space of women and use that intimidation tactic to get money, but the ones at intersections are usually pretty meek. Protip: Don't open your window.

 

[RoseRed]

Touching? Dont think any of them have ever tried to touch me. I dont think they are a danger to anyone. I've seen panhandlers in parking lots, males that will get in the space of women and use that intimidation tactic to get money, but the ones at intersections are usually pretty meek. Protip: Don't open your window.

I stopped into Hong Kong last week for carry out and there was a shady guy hanging out in front of the old Food Lion. He hollered at me, Miss! Miss! and started over to me. I hopped back into my car, locked the doors and beat feet.

 

[eric14]

Touching? Dont think any of them have ever tried to touch me. I dont think they are a danger to anyone. I've seen panhandlers in parking lots, males that will get in the space of women and use that intimidation tactic to get money, but the ones at intersections are usually pretty meek. Protip: Don't open your window.

Nah, not touching. I was mainly mentioning unwanted communication or verbal harassment.

 

[HemiHauler]

Not meaning to necro the thread but these panhandlers have got to go. I tried contacting the sheriff's department roughly 6 or 7 months ago about the one that waves at people all the time and they said they it's legal. How is it legal for people to scam, give unwanted contact (verbal/physical) and harass others?

I know the other day I saw one handing roses out for something. I've even talked about it on SoMD reddit page before and they claim that I need to show "empathy" and understanding to these people. By that definition I'm under the impression that they're fine with people scamming others and making roadways unsafe.

This should be brought up to the commissioners or the state government about the issue. It's bad in Baltimore and DC too.

Or everything you mentioned, only unwanted touching is a legal issue. It’s not illegal to ask for money; free speech is a protected right.

Often times, police can move them from median areas if they are posing a danger.

I don’t think you need to show empathy. I think you need to stop being triggered by people who pose zero threat.

 

[HemiHauler]

Nah, not touching. I was mainly mentioning unwanted communication or verbal harassment.

Physical contact was in your OP. Are you embellishing?

“How is it legal for people to scam, give unwanted contact (verbal/physical) and harass others?”

 

[eric14]

Yeah I fixed that. I accidentally mentioned physical contact which wasn't really the topic here.

Makes me annoyed that we have all these places needed staff and yet we got people holding signs, waving, and claiming they're homeless. Not sure why professional panhandling became a thing but it shouldn't be.

Look just don't give these people money, okay?

 

[PrchJrkr]

I see them from time to time and just put my window up and avoid eye contact. If approached in a parking lot, I simply tell them that I don't carry cash.

 

[HemiHauler]

Yeah I fixed that. I accidentally mentioned physical contact which wasn't really the topic here.

Makes me annoyed that we have all these places needed staff and yet we got people holding signs, waving, and claiming they're homeless. Not sure why professional panhandling became a thing but it shouldn't be.

Look just don't give these people money, okay?

Nothing wrong with being annoyed. I’m just wondering what you expect the government to do on your behalf?

 

[PeoplesElbow]

I offered one guy a day's work shoveling manure, he gave me a story about how he couldn't. I told him that's ok cause I really didn't have any manure to shovel.

 

[Kyle]

I stopped into Hong Kong last week for carry out and there was a shady guy hanging out in front of the old Food Lion. He hollered at me, Miss! Miss! and started over to me. I hopped back into my car, locked the doors and beat feet.

I was just trying to tell you the soy sauce packets fell out of the bag. Sheesh.

 

[L'Town.girl]

They continue to do it because they have a level of success. I particularly like watching them count their wad, turn around and wait for the next light. Also, the people giving them food - they either don't eat it or if they do, leave the trash. Classy.

 

[Kyle]

Or everything you mentioned, only unwanted touching is a legal issue. It’s not illegal to ask for money; free speech is a protected right.

You really learned your way around those pitfalls, din'cha?

Cops won't get to run you off anymore, will they?

 

[Gilligan]

They continue to do it because they have a level of success.

Indeed they do. Some pull down more most days than they would working a paying job.

 

[stgislander]

Makes me annoyed that we have all these places needed staff and yet we got people holding signs, waving, and claiming they're homeless. Not sure why professional panhandling became a thing but it shouldn't be.

It's a thing out in Cali. It's just a matter of time before it showed up here.

 

[LtownTaxpayer]

It's a thing out in Cali. It's just a matter of time before it showed up here.

Professional panhandling has been a thing for a long time. I worked and went to college in Philadelphia in the 1980s. There was a man panhandling from a gurney - he was blind and couldn't walk. It was on Chestnut Street in Center City - that particular street is mostly foot traffic with limited vehicles (emergency vehicles and buses). I was walking on the sidewalk as a courier to make a delivery and saw a Cadillac on the street by the guy's gurney. The woman was getting the money from his bucket and told him she would see him later. She was wearing a fur and dripping with jewelry. I went back to work (law office) and told my coworkers what I saw. One of the attorney's told me that she was his wife. His son was panhandling on a different block.

 

[stgislander]

Professional panhandling has been a thing for a long time. I worked and went to college in Philadelphia in the 1980s. There was a man panhandling from a gurney - he was blind and couldn't walk. It was on Chestnut Street in Center City - that particular street is mostly foot traffic with limited vehicles (emergency vehicles and buses). I was walking on the sidewalk as a courier to make a delivery and saw a Cadillac on the street by the guy's gurney. The woman was getting the money from his bucket and told him she would see him later. She was wearing a fur and dripping with jewelry. I went back to work (law office) and told my coworkers what I saw. One of the attorney's told me that she was his wife. His son was panhandling on a different block.

What I found interesting was that the panhandlers would be replaced on Saturdays and Sundays by civic organizations fund raising at the same intersections.

 

[Kyle]

 

[RoseRed]

I was just trying to tell you the soy sauce packets fell out of the bag. Sheesh.

Just don't let me lose the hot mustard!

 

[Gilligan]