This is definitely true in many cases, but I'd wager that it's the exception, not the rule. (It also probably depends on location.) It makes sense to me to ref

This is definitely true in many cases, but I'd wager that it's the exception, not the rule. (It also probably depends on location.) It makes sense to me to refuse to help individuals who seem to be abusing goodwill, but I think this is a poor excuse to refuse helping anyone who asks. I always give the benefit of the doubt to those in need. If you don't want to give, that's your prerogative, but I don't think this is a good justification for that decision.