I didn't read any of the other posts because I didn't want my answer to be influenced in any way.
I personally don't know if i'd help them let alone go up to them. Maybe because I know some people don't want help and they usually beg money and not food etc. One time someone said they wanted some money because they were hungry but when I offered them a slice of pizza they refused it. That just goes to show they weren't really hungry. They probably are saving for something that maybe more self distructive.
As for the dog, my heart just goes out to it. Dogs are sometimes very faithful companions even in the worst of situations. I don't see anything wrong with giving the dog food and water. The homeless guys seems to want to be homeless but he's also responsible for the dog, if you don't feel the dog is being treated fairly there are always places you can call so that the dog can have a better home.
Sometimes I'm not sure if it's fair to judge a person, everybody has a reason for why they do certain things. I feel your heart is definately in the right place but there is only so much one person can do. |