Kind-hearted Ryan Bray constantly seeks to assist people in need. One Sunday on his way home from work, he came across a panholder on the street asking for change. His area was not unusual for this sight. Driven to change the man’s life, Bray went up to him offering anything. Rather than just handing the man extra change, Bray suggested allowing him to work for his family company paid $15 an hour. To his amazement, though, the beggar laughed at the proposal and turned down it completely. He could make more money by begging, hence he failed to understand why he should work.
The man reacted angrily as Bray thought about paying a better salary. Brady’s suggestion seemed to test his complacency and challenge his perspective of a life when money came without work. Disappointed by the beggar’s answer, Bray resolved to handle things himself.
On his way back home, Bray rapidly built his own sign. Then he returned to the same street corner where he openly chastised the panholder for his slowness and lack of drive. Though Bray is usually nice-hearted, he felt driven to make the beggar realize the results of his decisions. Speaking with Florida reporters, the homeless man—who chose to remain anonymous—said that Bray had misled him about job offers. All he wanted was assistance to flee his street existence. He claims that every dollar he gets from begging represents a chance for slow improvement of his situation. Still, Bray is strong in his interpretation of events. Holding his sign asking drivers not to give money to beggars, he is adamant that by keeping the community from financially supporting these people, these people will be forced to leave the area. The insult of the beggar presents a chance for Bray to persuade people to cease helping to solve the issue by changing their viewpoint. The episode in which the beggar asked for money inside his car simply strengthened Bray’s determination.
