At first I did what I am sure he expects most people to do. I read, Help fight homophobia. 
"I love your sign," I tell him, and he uncovers his face for a better picture.
He has friendly trickster eyes, and his smile is engaging."Did you know that there is a $55 fine for panhandling?" He asks.
No, I didn't.
"Yup, there is. But, the cops were nice to me one night. They told me to go across the River to panhandle - they don't fine you there."
He pauses and then he laughs, "Ya, but they forgot to mention that they put you in jail."
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That young man has such excellent hand-lettering skills. I can see a whole line of Hobo Handlettered merchandise..
XUP, I agree. I was impressed by that too, and I thought, Real Grouchy could hire him to put text on his brilliant product.
I passed him too, on my way home. His funny sign was a nice counterpoint to a crummy day.
It's also a serious reminder that the way we treat homelessness is totally whack.
Jackson, he cheered me up too.
I hope he made enough money for a bed that night
Hey, I saw that guy too, and my first thought was "his sign is totally bloggable." Too shy to go ahead and snap a picture, though!
I see him all the time - by the downtown library, am I right?
I have to admit, Yeph I did read Homophobia, then read your entry and then looked again.
Yes, he's kinda cute.
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