Why don't Americans give money to homeless people?

I told him that I was going to America in two days, and I was a little reluctant to part with Guangzhou. He told me, "Be happy when you go to America, because you are closer to God." . What my friend said is true. The cultural environment in China is still a little worse than that in the United States. The social security system in the United States, in particular, takes care of low-income families, the elderly and children, single mothers and the disabled. In this society, people you meet in the street are basically polite, go to the store to buy things and let you know what "customers are God". Going out to work (except immigration) can get good help even if your English is not good; Even if you want to fire your employees, you will be polite ... as long as you are not numb because you have lived too long, you will definitely feel closer to God. Another biggest experience here is that when you are in trouble, someone will definitely help you. For example, if the car breaks down on the road, someone will take the initiative to stop and help you push the car aside. Without a mobile phone, someone will take the initiative to help you find a trailer company, and others will help you finish these things and leave. In churches, nursing homes and beach schools, you will also meet volunteers. They help take care of children, take care of the elderly, or pick up garbage or help the school do something. No one called, no cameras pointed at them, everything was voluntary. There is also a public radio and television station, which is dedicated. There is no advertisement for 24 hours, and you will see the connected site, and the phone is always on. But in this seemingly caring country, there is a strange phenomenon that few people give money to the homeless? The car stopped and watched someone put up a sign, but no one gave money; In front of the shop, an old man with a beard is sitting in a wheelchair. People come and go, but people turn a blind eye ... At first, I didn't understand, because when I was in China, when I saw an old man or a disabled person, I always gave a helping hand. Just like my mother said, "How much face do people have to put down to beg?" Just three dollars and two dollars. If everyone helps, people can have a meal. " One day, I flipped through the shopping magazine of Costco, an American chain cargo hold, and saw a discussion column of readers and experts: "Will you give alms to the homeless?" I felt a sort of surge of relief. It turns out that Americans think that homeless people really deserve sympathy, but they can apply for relief from government-run institutions because the government will have some shelters that provide free accommodation and food. These shelters open on time at night and "drive people away" in the morning. Many people don't like being controlled and feel free, while more people get money to take drugs or drink. They think that giving money to such people is not to help others, but to harm them; Only one lady said, "I will give them charity, but I will buy them a hamburger. I won't give them money." She also insists that these people are either addicts or alcoholics. But is it really like the people in the magazine said? Not really. I found that some homeless people are unsociable and even mentally ill. Once at the traffic lights, I found that some women wore thick sweaters and wrapped their heads tightly with hats on a hot day, but she was clean. I think she must be stimulated in her life. Looking at her standing on the island of separation, she didn't even dare to raise the sign. Taking advantage of the red light, I shouted to her to give it. At the red light, I have no choice but to walk away. To tell the truth, I sympathize with such people, because they have no ability to take care of themselves after being mentally stimulated. In the past, when our block turned from the expressway to the avenue, there was always a black man dressed neatly and very gentlemanly. His sign says, "God bless you, something is better than nothing". But I haven't seen him for nearly a month. Today, I learned that there is a new law in our city: homeless people are not allowed to beg for money at traffic lights, otherwise they will be fined 200 dollars, because these people block traffic and pose a danger to drivers and themselves. I don't know where these people will go.