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[-] x00z@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

What if I let homeless people dance for money?

Where does one draw the line?

[-] PsychologicalCannabis@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago

Yeah there is no difference between a delivery guy who at least has a job and a choice vs a homeless guy with literally no choice if it comes down to survival. Its not that hard to draw a long when you are not a complete dumbass

[-] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

Then they're busking, people have made a living doing that since at least medieval times.

Fact is, working for your money is effective even if you're begging. People are more likely to toss a dollar to a guy with a guitar or some other gimmick than they will to somebody just sitting there with a sign. Is it cruel, or gross? Maybe, yeah, a little bit. Extra sucks for the disabled homeless, I do understand that. But being a street performer is a legitimate job in some places. People will pay money for entertainment whether you're on TV or on the corner of 5th and MLK. If a homeless person wants to dance for a dollar I say let them. Begging for spare change is legitimately a competitive business. That can make the difference between getting food and a haircut or not.

[-] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 0 points 4 months ago

So... That was basically my point. They're assholes. Tip or don't. Be it a beggar or whomever. Just because the majority acts like that, doesn't make it less asshole-y ๐Ÿ˜‰

[-] Honytawk@lemmy.zip -3 points 4 months ago

If that homeless person is delivering a pizza and willing to attempt a challenge, sure

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