http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,292560,00.html

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Wow thats scary talk about a nut job!

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Geez, I wouldn't want to be around HER first thing in the morning!

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Mistress--has the State lost its humanity for what it is doing to this woman, or has this woman lost hers?

This situation is different, but I will share some personal experience with panhandlers. I have pulled many hours in a charity soup kitchen while serving on its board for several years. I do not inherently fear the homeless and am not unsympathetic to some of their plights. However, once I had kids, this attitude somewhat changed from a visceral reaction standpoint. Anytime a panhandler approaches me when I am alone, I size up the situation and either tell them to get bent or give them a few bucks. If one or both of my daughters is with me, I give a warning, and if they get inside ten feet, the P239 comes out.

I will not tolerate panhandlers (bums). Homeless people are different. If I see someone down on their luck and they appear to be trying to better themselves I will help. Especially if there are children involved.

If a bum reeks of alchohol or is agressive I can get a little rowdy.

I doubt I would shoot one though.

I was attacked by a homeless guy once at a stop lightin my car. Someone was in front of me, in back of me and on the side, I couldn't move- homeless comes up to me and asks me if I have an extra cigarette(when i used to smoke) and when I said no he got pissed and punched the crap out of me. As a result I usually give a wide berth when approached by any "out doorsman" and walk as fast as I can! This also brings up the issue with people who need to take medication and can't get it or refuse to take it, our prisons are full of them.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

In New Haven they sometimes walk between the cars looking for money or whatnot. I put my windows up and don't make eye contact, they usualy go away.

You should carry pepper spray.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

With my luck I'd be down wind of pepper spray.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Well in that case, 9MM.

What about a stun gun? ZAP!

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

They actually make some smaller ones for women....purse size.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Damm,
Remind me to be careful when next I go downtown...


-John

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2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L
12006 Jetta Pumpe Duse
(insert Mercedes here)

Husband, Father, sometimes friend =)

It is not really an Ohio thing.

You can get a nut anywhere.

Tom W

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

That will fit in a purse...

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Because of my size I am rarely approached by anyone,let alone opportunistic glad-handers.

However a couple of attractive gals I dated in the City were routinely accosted by homeless/panhandler/wackos...My suggestion,which proved most effective was to have them carry water pistols loaded with straight ammonia,served me well when as a child I had to brave free roaming dogs when riding my bike.

Most effective when aimed at the face.

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My brother's BIL (former cop) works for Taser in AZ and does field training for the police and military. I could probably get you a deal if you were interested

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