[djbass]

I think the 'genuine' tramps clearly got themselves into a rut at some point and probably feel they have no way out.

Unfortunately I've found in my experience that the genuine ones fall into maybe 15% of people asking for money. The rest are scam artists or druggies.

So while I would have no problem giving to my fellow man, my trust is somewhat lacking due to having been exploited by the wrong people in the past.