Abraham wrote:So-called squeegee men are beggars trying to disguise themselves as workers basing the synthetic guilt we're supposed to feel once they finish "the job" we didn't request. The bogus guilt is then supposed to produce money from me to them.
Fat chance!
Now, if they did a little song and dance or maybe a magic trick, hmmmm, maybe I'd fork over a couple bucks for the entertainment, but I sure won't give in to low quality extortion.
If a motorist pays out of fear of retribution rather than guilt, then the line has been crossed as far as perceived physical threat.
And like I said earlier, many people today don't carry change and small bills, and they are put into an uncomfortable situation if "pounced"
It would seem that people in NYC are adept at "street talk" and bluster, but aren't as willing to stand up to petty criminals (in part because their city and state are not self-defense friendly) as us Texans.