Begging for life..

There have been incidents in the past whereby some of us have been confronted by beggars in the streets in all colors asking for some kind of help in terms of money or otherwise. I for one, in my youthful years, was always the helpful kind, giving a few coins here and there to the best of my financial ability since I was still living in my parents' house.

But nowadays, one cannot help but wonder why is that there are a lot more people begging for money, from young children to the really old people. Some who claim they have walked the plains of the Earth only to have the mishappening of running broke midway. It is defenitely a sight not to be joked at.

Many are also the people who associate immediately beggars with things of evil doings and wrath and such; such as sicknesses, diseases, and criminal behavior. And it is such a shame that one looks upon their fellow human beings in such a manner just because we have a better standard of living, cleaner clothes, and money to spend on ourselves. This, however, does not justify the beggars' behavior. If they were able to walk, talk, and move freely, then howcome they are not seeking employment? Why is it that the goverment leaves them wondering around housing complexes in search for food and shelter on their own? A behavior which would only cause paranoya from the neighborhood watch.

There isn't much to be said about the role of the citizens, organizations, and most importantly from the government in such cases. Because it isn't publicized. And if it were, it wasn't attempted locally.

The root of this problem starts from us. If we face this problem with a proper approach only then will others follow suite.