I really want an answer to this from people who are not reddit-brained libs. I have seen some good points elsewhere about this contributing to a cycle of abuse and control, causing parents to withdraw their kids from school to beg instead, etc., but if someone is desperate enough to humiliate themselves by begging on the street, shouldn't we give to them? Or should I feel bad that I did give to them?
Yes, and remember inflation hits them too. Better to give anytjing than nothing, but if you can afford it, better to give something bigger. I try to slip 20s when I can. Can't afford 50s. Folks seem pretty chuffed the get 20s