Decker on Nostr: Got called a "white piece of shit" today by a beggar who thought he could use the ...

Got called a "white piece of shit" today by a beggar who thought he could use the holiday in his favor. All I said was no.

I have nothing against charity in principle. But I have met several manipulative beggars who try to take advantage of either holidays or some concept of "white guilt."

I have no guilt to be ashamed of, so I prefer to give without something being demanded of me. There is no trust at this point.

But when it is asked I'll listen. Or I have.

Another case in point:

Black guy first approached me outside my apartment and spun some story story about being down on his luck and being a Christian. I didn't really believe him and he seemed like an addict. But nonetheless I gave him what I had at the time, which was just two ones (actually one was as $1 silver certificate 😄).

I go about my way. This happens about three more times in a two week period by the same guy, just while walking down the street to get some coffee.

The fifth time I'm walking back from the coffee shop, this time with my friend who is black. He asked me one more time for money, apparently not recognizing me at all from his past demands. We were mid conversation and I lose patience and say bluntly " No not right now" or something very similar, with no care for how it comes off. We're talking. And he responds "oh what's wrong, you're afraid to talk to a black man on the street? Yeah don't mind me white motherfucker. Sorry to bother you." I ask him "What the fuck are you taking about I'm literally walking down the street with a black girl right now, and I've given you money before"

Denial continues, and he continues to lay in heavy to the race card at the worst possible time, digging deeper. Ah memories of California beggars and addicts.

This same guy again approached another couple sitting next to me outside a brunch place and asked them for money and I fucking lost it and told him not to bother them while they were eating. Obviously he went off on me. Didn't recognize my face. Fucking addict.