Pushy Beggars

I work in the once beautiful downtown area and everyday I get accosted by people asking me for money. It used to be that you would say sorry and they would continue on their endeavor, but now they get upset, call you names or threaten you in some form or manner. Some of these extortionists don’t even look homeless yet all of them think they’re some kind of toll bridge. I believe this is turning into an occupation instead of a need. I’m starting to lose my pity.

JOHN BRAVO, Los Angeles