--- Mike Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I cannot count how many times I have been asked for money in > minneapolis > because somebody's "car broke down." In fact, I always get mostly
This happened to me several times in the past few years. about 3 years ago, infront of Williams Uptown, I decided to check call the the guy's bluff. He had his "wife" across the street, car was impounded, kids stuck in southern MN, no money for bus etc. He even showed me an auto registration. I told him I'd help him if I can verify his information. I called the police and the impound lot. Oddly enough there was a car that was impounded just like he said. Unfortunately for him though, it didn't belong to him. I asked if he was listed in the phone book in the city he claimed he live. He said yes. I called information and they didn't have him listed. It took about 30 minutes to get all that done. Back and forth between the impound lot and the police took the longest. In the end he didn't get a dime from me. I think we all should keep in mind that there are people out there who could possibly be in distress. Instead of turning them away, maybe make an effort to check their story out (while they wait outside). If anything they are really in distress, maybe an offer to call the police for them might help them out (or help you find out if they are legit). If you don't want to do all that, simply ask them for money before they ask you for yours. :) Thomas Thai / Whittier __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
