Grim, of course you're right about not all bums are lazy losers but I have no idea how to discern one group from the other. So it's hard to have compassion for the truly unfortunate... you know.. how do you tell?
as for my death penalty text .. well it sort of served a dual purpose. I was happy to see left wing whackos like Sirloin, SOB and Creamo rise to the chum.
Really though, it's metaphorical. What I mean is.. panhandlers are a blight, but what to do with them is a conundrum. You can't fine them for panhandling, they have no attachable assets. Imprisoning them means they get 3 hots and a cot.. not really punishment, considering their existence. I'd like to see some suitable punishment for panhandling that would serve as an effective deterrent. Maybe have them sit in a room for a few hours w/ Creamo and Sirloin.. I know that would drive me to the brink.