Panhandling Put Downs

Reading his sign pleading for money made me genuinely sad. I was sad that he looked so rough and down on his luck - being reduced to begging for money. I felt bad that according to his sign, he could not work because he was blind and mute. Just when I had that feeling that I should do something to help this guy out, maybe make a difference in someone's life, I had a sudden urge to smack him in the face with a shoe.

Oddly my ability to care and sense of empathy ends when a blind mute guy refers to a man as a "stupid white prick" when he refuses to toppins the bag. Yes, sir. My sympathy and good nature will end with one small tip - If your sign says you can't see or talk, it's a good idea to play dumb.