How come some in this country would rather give food to a homeless dog than give it to a homeless person?
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Well, a homeless dog has no control over his/her situation.  Many people would view the dog like a child- a lesser, more helpless creature who has earned aid through its relative innocence.  A homeless man or woman on the other hand has often earned his or her homelessness through alcohol/drug problems, and has the potential to get out of the situation on their own (unlike a dog).  \n\nUnfortunately while this is true, it's not quite this simple.  Homelessness is often due to mental illness.  The best way to deal with this, though, is not through feeing a single bum but to vote for institutions.\n\nEdit- I wanted to add that the issue animal rights IS extremely important.  If we can love those "beneath" us- those we consider below us, and those which are most helpless, our hearts will be the kinds of hearts that accept humans we before classified as "other" or "below."   It's not either/or.  The fight for compassion is all inclusive.
1002489
Because he or she values his/her freedom.  Better homeless and free than be put behind bars
689183
well, they don't get enough, they are like a dog that you give food and everything else, but still will want to go to your neighbours trash can and look for more, in other words they are selfish. However, not all of them are like that, its hard to know that though but when the right one comes you'll know
1089609
Is funny you ask that Question.Asking myself the same think in Canada .\nEvent giving money to help in other country . When at home (USA and Canada) we have peoples living on the streets at night , peoples who are in need for living place.\nVery Good Question
35701
Most homeless people are homeless because they refuse to work, therefore they have no money to maintain any type of home.  Just look at the ones that refuse to go to shelters if they are expected to even clean up after themselves or help out while stayng in them.\n\nAnd just a comment about the "right" to health care.  I work a full-time job that gives lousy medical benefits.  If I cannot afford the services of a doctor or a dentist (we have no dental plan) I do not get treated. I just have to suffer. I do not have the "right" to have the problem taken care of, so why should a person who refuses to work have that right?
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It seems that the courts, or the government, are always trying to stop the Church's and the faith groups from trying to help.  And the reason is that it takes away from their spending, if any.  I believe that anyone, church, faith groups or even you and I, should be able to house and help the homeless get back on their feet.  All God's people have the right to live a life that is productive.  I am not a religious person but I do feel deeply that we need to take care of the homeless in this country before taking on another countries problems.
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i think i understand your question a little.\nBeggers in any part of the country are hopeless and have no choice to make in their lives. It people who are generous who give enough money for organizations which can make a difference in people's lives. With people who do not care about the homeless and beggers, the world will never progress. Hopefully this answers your question. Take care\n\ntrisha
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Of course I would give a hungry person a bowl of soup.  I have gone home to get food, a coat I was going to donate to charity, and a scarf so I could bring it to a homeless girl standing on the corner of an off-ramp with a "hungry" sign, and I'd do it again!  Of course I'm Wiccan, not Christian (who your question seems geared towards), so I don't believe in converting anyone and it's therefore not a thought that would cross my mind.
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I think of your choices I would have to say moral issue.  But I believe you missed the right answer that it is a socioeconomic problem.  "Steal to eat" etc.  Don't get me wrong I am sure some people steal for other reasons, but I think most steal because they want to cloth, feed, or provide in other ways for themselves and their children.  Stealing is morally unconscionable for whatever reasons though.
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Various reasons - one of the main ones is they do not think they are doing anything wrong! Some people do not purposely neglect an animal (ie have a dog not feed it properly, not take it for walks) but because they do not know how to look after the animal properly. Then you have the SICK people who enjoy taking out their problems on a defenceless animals. \n\nI really do think people should have to have a licence to own pets - the RSPCA etc always do homechecks on a prospective owner to reduce the amount of rebound animals but breeders do not have to.
897321
It has many good causes.  I know in this country some of it funds Stand Downs.  Where they get the homeless vets to come in for a ck up and food.
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I don't know what's available in your area, but in mine there are soup kitchens, shelters, outreach programs...  One of the churches here even provides the homeless with a directory of what's available, with hours of operation and what to expect when they go in.  There are a lot of people who are concerned with this issue.  If you look, you may be surprised to see how much is available.
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I try to get beyond my initial reactions of fear or disgust. I remind myself that these people need compassion and understanding. I realize that I can't know all there is to know about them in one encounter and that the homeless are not one homogenous group. There are a variety of reasons for their status. \n\nI would not complain that they should leave a store, library, train or whatever. I hope I challenge myself to question my assumptions and become more giving to them. Sometimes I do give them money or a transit card or something to eat. (Once I offered a doggie bag with pizza in it to a homeless woman and was puzzled that she rejected it because she didn't like the flavor. It's hard not to judge, but by forcing myself to see that she needs dignity and can decide if she can decline an offer of food so be it.)\n\nLet these encounters help you become a better person.
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I definitely think that giving somebody something without expecting something in return is the most unselfish thing anybody can do. So in that respect, giving is far better than receiving. However, it is not logical to think that people don't want to be on the receiving end once in a while and it gives the other person a chance to feel good about giving. I think a balance of both giving and receiving is good for both parties.
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Okay only because i know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I'm not gonna give you one of those speeches my mom gave me when i asked something stupid like that. Have you ever been homeless? How many homeless people do you know personally? Have you ever heard the saying that most people are just one paycheck away from being homeless? You'd be surprised how many homeless people aren't that messed up in the head? You're idea is "great". But if i had 1250 to spend on a homeless person, i would pick one out of a local homeless shelter, one who is already one the fast track out of being homeless. A single mother with kids most likely. I would give it to her case manager to save for her and her kids to put towards a down payment for an apartment. That's what i would do. They do have places where the "homeless" there are normal, everyday people who need a hand up, not a hand out. Why would you want to send anybody to another country to help them out of homelessness? That doesn't make sense. Some many people from third world countries are trying to get into America because they can't make it there. Are you trying to make it someones Else's problem? Out of sight out of mind?
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Why the hell not?? It's totally hypocritical to complain about people eating dogs - have you ever seen a cow/pig/sheep/chicken being slaughtered in YOUR country??? Go and watch it some day, THEN you will have the right to criticise other countries ... IF they really do behave worse than YOUR country! But farming dogs for food is NO different to farming cows/sheep/chickens/pigs for food! People NEED protein!! Meat contains protein, so why shouldn't they eat it??!!\n\nAs it happens, it's a lot less common than it used to be - because the Korean people have no need to rely on dogs for their protein nowadays! And people are keeping dogs as pets now too, so as the number of dog owners goes up, the number of willing dog-eaters naturally goes down. If YOU had a pet sheep that you loved, and it slept on the end of your bed, would you want to eat lamb?
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Americans are a wonderful caring generous people. People who wish to help will choose their favorite charity to help. Many help in this country only, some in foreign countries, those who are able help in all those ways.\n\nBelieve me the generosity is as prevalent within our country as others. \n\nI guess you do know many of the takers in this country are scammers and the controls are not too good.