The future of downtown [Minneapolis] is threatened by beggars

Minneapolis Star Tribune ^ | June 13, 2007 | Katherine Kersten

[Suzy Quzy]

Same here in Seattle.

[seemoAR]

The churches around here have had a problem with free loaders also. I don’t understand how people can be sorry enough to rip off charity.

[LaineyDee]

I don’t understand how people can be sorry enough to rip off charity.

But they do. I went to a private case in a decent Austin neighborhood about 10 yrs ago. I couldn't believe what I walked into. From floor to ceiling and every square inch in the kitchen, dining room and living room was PACKED with groceries acquired from food banks.

[beckysueb]

Well, thats what you get when you turn your city into a liberal mecca. (See San Francisco.)

[happygrl]

I offer to take them some place and buy them lunch.

Sometimes it is accepted, often it is refused.

I never give money.

[Fireone]

I also live in South Minneapolis, and have for almost 50
years. When I go downtown, I carry. Maybe it’s the confidence
I exude, but no one has challenged or accosted me with, or without my young blonde girlfriend. They must sense something.