Ed, I agree with Angry Lady about people who collect from soup kitchens and food pantries. I worked in a church and we had people who would come and collect food not only from us but also from other food pantries and donations places. We had a woman who was selling the stuff out of her apartment, running a little store. We had people who would come to every giveaway and take a basket for Thanksgiving. One family had seven baskets. It gets ridiculous. My philosophy is this: If you can afford to have your hair braided, to wear big earrings, to drive around in a Cadillac Escalade and afford the best clothes, you don’t need food pantries.

Philosopher

I’m with you on the Escalade, but I wouldn’t penalize a poor person who cares about her appearance enough to groom her hair and wear jewelry. The size of earrings does not indicate their value.—Ed. Note