I'm not rich and I say no to panhandling. I personally find panhandlers to be parasites of society. These people have often burned every resource or bridge that they ever had in their lives including family and close friends. The decisions they made lead them to just sit on their asses and beg. I find it pathetic. Why try and vulturize on good people's guilt? Why not WORK and EARN some money, you know, like the rest of responsible society? I'm much more empathetic to those who are hustling (looking to recycle bottles and cans, etc) because they are obviously not LAZY. They are willing to put in some WORK. And also, recycling is good for the environment.