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We have with I would call a large homeless population comparative to our population. As you know, many of them have mental problems as well as addiction issues. Ours tend to hang out in fast food joints and make a route between Mickey D's, BK, and a local chain called Spangles, within a three block area. They do this to avoid getting kicked out of places for loitering.
That joke in my circle of friends when we meet for coffee is whether we want to brave the homeless or go to one of the other Mickey D's.
On occasion I've been asked for money when I leave the Spangles, my standard response is, I don't have any cash, but I'll be glad to go back inside with you and buy you something. Haven't had any takers so far.
Seems to me they weren't nearly as many folks doing the homeless thing in the past. Unsure if it is the economy, or the fact that our community has a pretty good group of organizations that work together in helping get folks back on their feet.