Wow that is true :-/ and scary.. I don't give them the money when I know they aren't gonna do anything w. It but buy a beer..but the ones by venice beach..I think they are faking..I usually give my money to the ones in downtown la

This may be a short write but its very powerful and inspirational..

I must say some 'beggars' near me have homes and just want the money for beer and drugs so makes me rather wary.

Em