tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post7060967041702559336..comments2023-10-23T12:23:54.134-05:00Comments on Larry James' Urban Daily: Truth or Lies at dusk on an urban cornerLarry Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06124477733714017000noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-31557371386219298342012-07-28T12:24:03.612-05:002012-07-28T12:24:03.612-05:00... and a bell rang, and an angel got his/her wing...... and a bell rang, and an angel got his/her wingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-49429769372834702002012-07-26T13:30:55.475-05:002012-07-26T13:30:55.475-05:00Anonymous, I am not Larry, but would like to answe...Anonymous, I am not Larry, but would like to answer your question from my experience. I have found that if you offer to provide what the person has said they need the money for - food, gas, bus ticket, diapers, whatever - then they will be exposed if they are lying. If they do accept your offer, then it does require more time and effort on your part than just handing them cash. You can also carry things such as city bus passes, fast food gift cards, bags with imperishable food, etc. to give in place of cash. Hope this helps.cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292267860747589910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-32278928902079951622012-07-26T12:12:52.662-05:002012-07-26T12:12:52.662-05:00Larry, I think you have raised a very important is...Larry, I think you have raised a very important issue, and I am not talking about angels. After being conned more times than I can remember, I know I have a tendency to be skeptical. I also know that if I give money to a con-artist that means less for people really in need. I have often helped people that I didn't have a clue if they were for real. Do you have any advice for the average person who wants to help people, but also wants you use some measure of discernment?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com