tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5226308053651863387.post5771866616884529120..comments2023-09-27T15:16:03.233+05:30Comments on windows and mirrors: Basketball, Begging and Blessing: Another Reflection on Life in DelhiMark Jonathan Harvey Klassenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14146240186622511458noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5226308053651863387.post-64573390647643518562009-05-11T13:20:00.000+05:302009-05-11T13:20:00.000+05:30I've not yet been to India, and I'm trying to prep...I've not yet been to India, and I'm trying to prepare myself for how the begging community is different than in other countries. Could you explain a little more about why one ought not give to beggars? I understand when you're on the street that it quickly gets out of control, but what about in this situation? In more developed countries there's always the possibility that they'll use the money for drink or drugs and it won't actually help them; is that a concern in India as well? <br /> Thanks! calebcalebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385366765861509339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5226308053651863387.post-68927882593668129912008-12-02T00:44:00.000+05:302008-12-02T00:44:00.000+05:30Mark, thank you for your honesty and openness on t...Mark, thank you for your honesty and openness on this topic - a very tough one as I remember vividly. What a beautiful encounter. God bless you guys...wonderful to come across this site and be able to see photos of the fam!<BR/><BR/>-Beth WhiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5226308053651863387.post-14246729893045360092008-11-24T06:08:00.000+05:302008-11-24T06:08:00.000+05:30Hi Mark,Just discovered your blog from your tip on...Hi Mark,<BR/><BR/>Just discovered your blog from your tip on Facebook. Great stuff. I love this reflection on the connections we have with those who at first seem so unlike us. We sure miss your family and Delhi. Do you mind if I put a link to your blog on ours (cutlersinindia-dot-blogspot-dot-com)?<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>MerindaMerinda Cutlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832414208759175923noreply@blogger.com