[Kevin]

I live and work downtown. I live about 3 blocks from the greyhound station and the public transportation hub, so needless to say that there are plenty of homeless. I generally don't give them $ because I see the same homeless people (seasonally) working the same areas. Giving them money simply encourages and rewards their annoying behavior.

Then, there are the 'corporate' beggars. There are certain high-traffic street corners around the time that seem to be worked by some 'professional' beggars. I've seen a van dropping them off and picking them up. I guess they have some sort of system where they share profits?