QUOTE]i think part of the reason they beg is because tourists are willing to give it to them .... it's simple economics: you ask ten folks, and one gives you some money, it's worth it.[/QUOTE]

I agree with this and I would futher offer the opinion that some give out of kindness and some out of fear. And this is how it usually goes with me personally, "Bigga mon, com yer! Brush mi up with sum ching, mon" (pleasantly) {and if that doesn't work} "Look mon! Ya no lik blakka mon?" Gimmi ere!" (a little less pleasantly).

The same tactics I see here in So. Florida. Try kindness and then use force if necessary.

Peace and Guidance