To give or not to give?

To give or not to give? Giving money to a beggar will undoubtedly help him in the short term. But how do we know who we give and how will the money be used?

– CNN discussion about Pope : Always give to panhandlers: https://youtu.be/q7eeZDwisdo

– Donner de l’argent à un SDF ?: https://youtu.be/PMhDfDGl4Jg

In addition, people also have the right to live … The social contract is broken when people do not have the minimum to live.

But what should you do when begging turns into aggression?

– Mendicité agressive: https://youtu.be/Yur-fmAipW0

Namur interdit la mendicité – Réactions du front SDF: https://youtu.be/zq5MsLbFGrw

So what to do? What are the solutions? Where is the exit?

– Coluche lance “Les Restaurants du Cœur” | Archive INA: https://youtu.be/CBJXyWj2qZA

Are associations the solution? Does charity drive back poverty?

It can be observed that the more associations there are, the more the state withdraws from its obligations. It is up to the state to regulate inequalities, redistribute money, and provide assistance to the most destitute.

– Observatoire des inégalités: 600 000 pauvres de plus en dix ans: https://www.inegalites.fr/spip.php?page=article&id_article=270&id_groupe=9&id_mot=76&id_rubrique=1

When one is walking on a tight rope without a safety net, without self-confidence; how to find balance even with a stick? How to make good decisions?

– Poverty is not a lack of character; it’s a lack of cash – Rutger Bregman: https://youtu.be/ydKcaIE6O1k

– Poverty isn’t permanent. | UNDP: http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/ourwork/ourstories/poverty-isn_t-permanent.html

A qui profite le don ? | Les idées larges | ARTE: https://youtu.be/scCUfaV37RU?si=rxq6QOXezdxApxYw

Basic Income? Is this a solution to ensure dignity for all, remove the fear of falling from the social ladder and calm the distress felt in front of unknown people who do not know the situation and who ask for money. What do you think?