Crazy morning run in

I was passing a kid who looked to be about high school age who asked me for money. I politely refused and he had this look on his face like he couldn’t believe I rejected him. It was almost like he expected me to give him money and when I didn’t he was offended. I have known for years that there people out there on the street with that kind of attitude but I have never met one & been asked for money until today.

It was an eye opening experience to meet a kid like that who would be so bold to not only ask for money but act shocked when I refused. In the kids defense he may have been some issues going on like mental illness or a learning disability. I don't believe either of those justify his actions & response to me but they may explain why I have not seen many people begging for money with such an attitude. I guess this just goes to show you can expect to run into anyone doing or peddling anything in down town Denver.