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'Upon leaving the grocery store earlier today, I saw a man standing near the
exit with a sign. He seemed tired and dejected. He looked like he could use
some help.
I quickly checked my wallet to see if I had any cash. I'm notorious for rarely
having cash in my wallet. I use my debit card for almost all purchases. I
generally don't have cash unless someone has paid me in cash when I do the
occasional carpet cleaning job.
Today, I had it. Two whole dollar bills. I briefly considered if it was
insulting to give somebody in need two dollars. Well, to hell with it. If I was
outside holding a sign in front of a grocery store, I'd appreciate two extra
dollars being given to me.
He was kind. As I pulled up closer to him, I saw that his sign said something
to the effect of "Starting a new job, just in need until then." Good for him. I
hope that was true and that he had better things coming soon.
Why wouldn't it be? Because there's such a stigma that reeks of rudeness and
judgmentalism when it comes to homeless people in our nation. I'm sure you've
heard the following from numerous people as I have in my travels.
"He's just going to spend it on booze or drugs."
"She shouldn't be out here begging with her kids."
"They should have had a backup plan or money saved."
Jeez, judge much? Let me break these three statements down for you real quick.'
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
