As the recent tragic stabbing of a good samaratin makes clear, open neither doors nor windows to panhandlers or possible dates without exercising caution. I used to give money or food to people who seemed to be in need. I did this especially around the holidays, even buying bags of gloves and hats to hand out. No longer. If I have not already dated a girl I'm not picking her up. Don't patronize the SWers accompanied by their handlers. Eventually they will come to understand that it is not a working strategy on these streets.
