2/9 "Hey man," a voice yelled. "Do you have some money to spare?" When I moved to Dallas 15 months earlier, I was shocked how common it was to be continually solicited for money in parking lots. This was the norm. This man continued. "I just got out of jail, I need to buy some diapers for my kid." What struck me was how the man's breath reeked of alcohol. I actually didn't have any money on me so I politely declined. I was in a hurry. As I got into my '93 Dodge Spirit, the unthinkable happened.