Why do we ignore the homeless?

Never is quite a strong term to use. We live in a material world, and it's quite easy to judge others as greedy while denying our own greed relative to the judgment of others. Most people seem to be desirous of their own freedom, but quite willing to give up the freedoms of others, which allows for the creation of laws and regulations applicable to others. Laws which are forced on people most often lead to finding methods of avoidance by those to which they would otherwise apply. In this case in particular we aren't talking about criminal activity that requires government intervention, but an emotional response to a perceived inequality that could be solved by government intervention. What would otherwise be seen as a criminal activity is accepted as just when a democratic majority allows its government the authority to exercise it. In a free society leadership exists when there are those who set examples for others to follow consensually. The freedom of the society as a whole diminishes and begins to drift toward tyranny and oppression when society becomes bound by rules created with the consent of just a simple majority, even with good intent.

 

Again, experience makes all the difference. I've been both destitute and well off (financially). And I discovered I prefer the company of folks that don't measure a man's worth by his bank account.

So now my friends are those that have little in terms of material things, but are blessed with great spirits. And I live a very simple life. The wealthy friends from my past, seemed less interested in me when I came to the conclusion that there's more to life than a bigger house, faster car, and front row ballet seats. Also, they thought it was a mistake to have any empathy for the destitute. So good riddance, I say. I've learned to survive on very little. And I'm a happier person. Isn't that really what matters most in life?

QP

 

when you get asked for change 60 times a week thats when you begin to ignore the homeless

 

Part of being free is the freedom to pick and choose our friends. I have friends at both extremes of the wealth distribution, but our friendships are based on many common interests aside from wealth. There's much more than money that we can share with others.

 

You have poor friends? WOW. How many times has your nose been broken.

There are things other than money to share with friends, but a hungry man huddled in a cold alley late at night cannot think on one.

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this man is walking across counties of ireland relying on other people for help,we'll see what happens.. i know he's gettin a bit of publicity so its not like REALLY being homeless.. but, it would still be tough

 

Some guy did that over here recently. He was relying on the kindness of people to eat and have somewhere to sleep.

I think the cameras helped with that though

 

In 1981 I gave away, and threw away, everything I had that wouldn't fit n my van, got a "part time" job and lived in my van for the next 5 years while I finished my education. That was the most personally rewarding time in my life. I haven't been able to completely reintegrate back into society since then. I find most people too addicted to their possessions to identify with humanity.

Poor people know the value of life, the rich only know the value of a dollar.

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yeah thats what im thinkin about this fella.. i dont know if he has a camera with him tho.. probably does!!.. but its been broad casted on the radios and stuff !!!

 

None, not all poor are Leftists.

He should be thinking of finding work the next morning.

 

Tell me how to get a job in a recession when
1. You can't bathe/shave regulary
2. Your clothes probably look and smell terrible
3. You don't have a place of address
4. You also don't have a place for people to call back.
5. Don't have any means of transportation

Christ even day workers hire the people who look the fittest, you don't show up to a corner full of people and hire the most run down looking guy.

 

Ask any illegal immigrant, they seem to at least possess some common sense. As for native born Americans, it appears that a greater and greater number should never leave home if they have at least one parent to care for them. Having spent a good part of my life in third world countries, I'm wondering if money spent on education in the U.S. is just a waste. Maybe it would be more beneficial to teach the young how to apply for government handouts.

 

After reading so many of your posts, I have to say that you are probably the most unreasonable and uncaring person I've ever known. My image of you is kicking a homeless quadriplegic veteran in the balls and spitting on his 10 year old son for not getting a job in the coal mine. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the picture you've painted of yourself.

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Most illegal immigrants aren't homeless, try again.

 

Are they given homes when they arrive now?

 

I'm just not a defeatist.

 

They aren't homeless because their culture values helping those who are less fortunate.

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You just don't get it. Their compatriots share their homes with them. You've heard of the term "sharing," giving of yourself to help a fellow human? Many people have a feeling called empathy, when they feel the pain of others. This pain encourages them to commit acts that will reduce the pain of those who are suffering. Even many animals share; cats will often bring their owners a mouse. It's a shame that cats have a better morality than many humans.

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Actually cats bring you a mouse because they are trying to teach you to hunt. It has nothing to do with making you feel better; they're trying to tell you you suck at hunting.

Most other points, I agree.

 

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Never thought of that one.......Best laugh today.

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