They can see when a person is for real, or not for real. Because, in my situation, I believe in the almighty Jesus. Ask and in his name it shall be given. I believe in asking somebody for something, instead of going out and selling drugs or robbing somebody. And that's my philosophy.
Some people say panhandling hurts the cause of homelessness.
No, it helps it. Like I said, it's degrading, but it helps. Person ain't got a gun in their hand, trying to take from somebody. Panhandling helps the individual that's doing it to avoid getting into crimes. It's not easy to panhandle, first of all.