OF MONEY AND BEGGARS

Like an irratating bug, beggars tend to be a sore to the sight when one comes across one.

But many of us are tolerant due to the fact that some are children and disabled, SO we still put up with not only some of them but a huge quantity of them whether is on the street, 5-foot way, pasar malam, temples or even food courts.

SOURCE: LONDON TIMES CARTOON

To be able to put up with them is one thing while giving donations to them is another matter all together.

It is fine to give out a few coins for the sake of charity and doing some good, but since most Malaysians are a generous lot who can afford to donate from RM1 to even RM10 on occassion to these beggars, it will only encourage these beggars to come begging for more.

And of late, it has caused children and the disabled being exploited by syndicates to earn money for them, as was reported in today's Star Metro.

Not only that they are taking advantage of our sympathy, but also on the generous donations that we gave out.

ASK yourself this - What would children and the disabled need money for? All they need are care and attention.

By giving out cash, we are not helping them actually - as it will only encourage more beggars on the street and led them to be used by unscruplous syndicates.

Only by reporting it to the authorities can this issue be solved.

"Money sometimes can do more harm than good" - Kelvin Chew

[PLS NOTE THAT THE ABOVE PROVERB WAS CREATED BY ME, AND I'M NOT PUTTING MY NAME ON SOMEONE ELSE'S QUOTE, THEREFORE I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PUT MY NAME ON IT]

Like I've said earlier about giving donations, you can give out cash but make sure where it really goes to.

If you're sincere about making contributions, donate it to Buddhist temples or some other legitimate welfare organisations where you're sure your money will be properly used for the sake of the needy.

For my case, I would rather take them to a meal instead.