Honestly Jim, I was flabbergasted as I watched him drive off in his car! In my area the begging was prevalent at almost all major intersections. These folks were getting very aggressive and indignant. I give the county police 100% credit for handling the issue and continued enforcement of the law concerning begging.
Baltimore city is another story. There is a really neat trick the folks in Baltimore do. At a stop light a kid or adult will run out with a bucket and squeegee. They clean your windshield fully expecting money. Now keep in mind the drivers do not ask to have the windshield cleaned. If money is not handed over the car is spit on or hit with the squeegee.
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― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road
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