3.22.2011

Can Beggars Be Choosers?


Jose and Carlos are beggars. They beg in different areas of town.

Carlos begs for the same amount of time as Jose, but collects only about $8.00 or $9.00 a day.

Jose brings home a suitcase full of ten-dollar bills every day. He drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage-free house, and has a lot of money to spend.

"Hey, amigo," Carlos says to Jose, "I work as long and hard as you do, so how come you bring home a suitcase full of ten-dollar bills every day?"

Jose says, "Look at your sign. What does it say?"

Carlos reads his sign: I have no work, a wife, and six kids to support. "What's wrong with that?" Carlos asks him.

No wonder you only get $8.00 or $9.00 a day!" says Jose.

Carlos says, "Alright, what is on your sign?"

Jose shows him: (scroll down)

















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