You shouldn't be so quick to call someone else an idiot. * You're

Eh, depends on if they're stranded or if they're hitching. If they look like their car broke down, calling isn't a bad idea. If they've got a pack on their back, they're probably more interested in traveling than getting help :)

People are shit these days. Even hitchhikers. When you see a hitchhiker you ask them if there tired of walking if they say yes then tell them to start running and drive away.

My dad would always pick up hitchhikers. Some didn't look too respectable, but never had any problems. Once I remember he picked up a girl, around 18 years old and very pretty. I was young at the time and didn't realize how dangerous it was, but looking back on it I'm surprised she'd risk hitchhiking. But a car with a father and his children doesn't seem too dangerous, but if you wait until you can see inside the car to put your thumb up it might be too late.

Good to know there are still some who are not too scared to show kindness. There are risks on every single thing we do. Why spend you life being scared because of a few bad people? I also have not yet had a bad experience giving rides to hitchhikers.

On behalf of hitchers, I'd like to say thank you :) I've hitched all across North America, just for the fun of it, and didn't have issues. It was an awesome trip, and almost entirely because of people like you, who don't let the fear of the unknown keep them from being kind and friendly. Thanks again, and know you're appreciated :D