Why I hate people.

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I haven't always been the best person, but I've had my own share of moments like the one you posted above. When I was homeless I rode the bus and train a lot, and was always running into people from out of town, and when they asked directions, and having nothing else to do, I enjoyed taking them where they wanted to go.

And I had a moment similar to what you linked. I was just leaving a Wendy's when a young couple approached me and asked for a couple of dollars so they could get some food. I have a deep distrust of panhandlers, and being homeless myself just made that worse. I've seen how some of those people operate. I told them I didn't have any cash, but I'd be glad to buy them both dinner. I guess they really were down-and-out, because their eyes lit up and asked "Really?" So we went back into the Wendy's and I told them to order whatever they wanted. They asked how they could pay me back and I said the look on their faces was worth it.

And sometimes it is.

I think we have all tried to do what you have and make a difference. The world would be a better place if we all just tried. I think it happens more often than is reported because those that do help don't want recognition. They do it because it's the right thing to do at the time.

Our journalism / news reporters have given way to " tabloid news reporting. " Reporting the worst stories they can find generates revenue. Sad but true. People that go out of their way to help others isn't considered news worthy which is very sad. I think people going out of their way to help others happens more than is known and these quiet warriors merely soldier on in anonymity. I personally know of quite a few.

In this way, I think news reporters / stations give a very slanted portrayal of society and in essence, is a dis service to it's viewers. I try not to listen to the news when I come home but instead, turn on the stereo.