Extreme views towards beggars include desires to eliminate, imprison or even kill them due to the belief that they are a blight on the streets and make England appear like a third world country. However, those who are bothered by beggars could instead assist in helping them off the streets. In certain developing nations such as Indonesia, there exist legless children begging for money on street corners.
Despite enduring harsh weather conditions and inhaling toxic fumes from passing vehicles while adorned in tattered garments, individuals who rely on begging as a means of survival are accepted by society. Although they earn minimal income, denying them the opportunity to beg would result in starvation for their families. Rather than ostracizing these individuals, society should provide assistance to eliminate the undesirable conditions they face. Their struggles to provide for th
...eir families and pets despite being unable to afford decent meals are unknown to those living comfortably with lavish amenities. It is unjustifiable to use welfare benefits as an excuse for not offering some spare change for those in need.
Experience the benefits of Indonesia for yourself and see what these people have to offer! Despite being in LEDC's, even developed countries like the U.S. face major issues with homelessness due to increasing populations. In America, an estimated 700,000 to 2 million people are homeless on any given night. Shockingly, 44% of these individuals had paying jobs within the past month. Mr.
According to Parsons, individuals without dignity have no sense of self-respect. It is highly unlikely that 99.9% of such individuals would express interest in staying in their current financial situation if asked. It is beyond anyone's control to manage
their fate. To better illustrate this point, envision a Harvard-educated lawyer employed at a large corporation earning a yearly income of $350,000. Unfortunately, the firm gets exposed and shut down for engaging in illegal money laundering activities.
Unknowingly, this attorney transferred funds to a bank that was involved in illegal activities, which resulted in him becoming another victim of the firm's unlawful scheme. He was incarcerated for a year and during that time, his finances were depleted by supporting his spouse and two children. However, money is limited and eventually he was able to regain his freedom, but faced the daunting task of seeking alternate employment.
It is simply not feasible to have a lawyer with a criminal record for money laundering working in a reputable firm. Such an individual's presence would raise concerns among the clients and shareholders, possibly causing them to reconsider their association with the company. Six years later, this same person is sitting on a street corner wearing a shabby Burberry suit that he had once worn for important meetings. He reminisces about the past as he sits there with a plastic cup containing only $2, which he must use to provide for his wife and children.
With arms as thin as tree branches swaying in the wind, he reaches out to every passerby. Unfortunately, this is a common scene in fast-developing countries, contributing to an increase in homelessness. I've witnessed numerous individuals begging on the streets, and each time I feel a wave of compassion, prompting me to give any spare change I have. Communication proves to be a challenge as many are illiterate and unable to speak proper English, often relying
on their native language. Their eyes pierce through you with each encounter, evoking a sense of guilt as they are still human beings deserving of respect and kindness.
Just like you and me, beggars have rights. Instead of muttering impolite remarks when passing by the beggar on the same corner every day, offer a quarter or a snack to allow them to peacefully exist on your streets.
