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You mean directions towards the nearest shelters? It's easy to tell someone to go away, but does it hurt you to try to help them locate proper shelter, instead of just tell them to go away?
Hey, I ain't mad, at least you said you'd help with the bare basics of a little food and water.
But what if it's 120โฐF outside? What if they're about to suffer a heat stroke on your porch?
What if you were the person suffering in the heat? Should I open my door for you? Because if I could tell you were genuinely in need of help, I would..