Have you ever wondered why people beg on the street? I had read an article about Tibetan refugees in India, and apparently there are a number of beggars. This article partially blamed the foreigners for the number of beggars, saying that tourism had created a dependency. I wonder how many variables go into making a Tibetan refugee choose to beg on the streets, rather than take a job. Naturally, I would like to judge the man, and probably encourage him to get up and start working. However, what if this individual is more capable of providing for his family by begging, instead of working at the local blacksmith? What if his begging is his job? I just don't know! There are so many different reasons that could cause someone to become a beggar. Not only are these people struggling with the same human issues as us in America, like finances and education, but they're also displaced. How do you know when to push someone to get up vs when to let them beg? This is all very complicated...and over my head.