Hello Craig,

I enjoyed reading every bit of what you wrote on the issue people begging on streets - as I could relate to evry word of what you said.

Actually it used to be a big emotional challenge to decide what to do when there is this unmistakable knock on the window while waiting for a signal - then one day I decided, who the hell am I to correct this guy by not contributing ? And as you rightly said, what is the guarantee he will transform and start working instead of stealing or doing something similiar ?

Anyway now the problem is solved - everytime there is t he knock, out goes a rupee. But the peace of mind it buys in turn, is amazing - and the look of satisfaction on the guy's face ( whether he deserves it or not ) DOES give a good feeling. WHAT better way to start a day ?

Life has more important priorities than to loose sleep over trivial issues like this.

So as you said, if there is enough proof to show that someone has tried , then GIMMEE or GIVEE is most welcome.

Raghu