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How many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?
How many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?
CaféAuLait;8838555 said:How many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?
I think I might agree with it if it said something like this:
If you need help don't be afraid to ask for it, and if you can help, please do, but you won't be required to.
The way it's worded above it sounds as if one needs something they can take it, and if one can help they are obligated to help.
CaféAuLait;8838555 said:How many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?
I think I might agree with it if it said something like this:
If you need help don't be afraid to ask for it, and if you can help, please do, but you won't be required to.
The way it's worded above it sounds as if one needs something they can take it, and if one can help they are obligated to help.
That's how I took it anyway - the concept of 'help' implying voluntary assistance. I wouldn't call forcing someone to do something for me 'taking their help'.
CaféAuLait;8838555 said:How many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?
I think I might agree with it if it said something like this:
If you need help don't be afraid to ask for it, and if you can help, please do, but you won't be required to.
The way it's worded above it sounds as if one needs something they can take it, and if one can help they are obligated to help.
CaféAuLait;8838555 said:How many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?
I think I might agree with it if it said something like this:
If you need help don't be afraid to ask for it, and if you can help, please do, but you won't be required to.
The way it's worded above it sounds as if one needs something they can take it, and if one can help they are obligated to help.
I agree with this more than I do with the OP.
Only problem is, quite a few people look at those in need and say to themselves that someone else will take care of those who need the help, so they'll let others do it.
Me? If I'm riding my bicycle around on my usual route around town, I'll tuck a couple of dollars in my jersey pocket (anywhere from 3 to 5 dollars), and if I see someone with a sign standing on a streetcorner, I'll stop and give them the money.
I'm also willing to stop and give money almost anytime I see someone who is asking and they look like they need it. It's not much, just a couple of dollars or so, but if I have it, and I can afford to give it, I do.
Interestingly enough, I'm not a rich man, and I live on what my military pension is, but I'm still willing to share.
Most of the well off people I've seen tend to look anywhere except for where the person is, hoping that they don't make eye contact because they don't want to give.
Most of the people in my economic status that I've seen tend to be more towards the generous side and help out a little.
But then again.................if you've ever been on the short end of the stick, you know how it feels and in the end, people who have lived in poverty or close to it know how valuable a dollar or two is, and know how much it sucks to be in that position, and also remember how much they appreciated it when someone helped them.
There is not a single human being on earth who is a self made person.
WE all got help, we are all getting help and we will all continue to need help until WE DIE.
I know that's difficult for Libertarians to accept as true, but such is life, eh?
How many of you agree with that sentiment?
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Why/why not?
If one is open to receiving help, one becomes strong enough to offer help to others, and having been helped, might be more likely to recognize the need in others.
I agree that the word "take" does seem a bit forceful, but that wasn't the intention, perhaps the word "get" or even "accept" would be better." As for the latter part, well yes, it is a suggested way of life.CaféAuLait;8838555 said:How many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?
I think I might agree with it if it said something like this:
If you need help don't be afraid to ask for it, and if you can help, please do, but you won't be required to.
The way it's worded above it sounds as if one needs something they can take it, and if one can help they are obligated to help.
I agree that the word "take" does seem a bit forceful, but that wasn't the intention, perhaps the word "get" or even "accept" would be better." As for the latter part, well yes, it is a suggested way of life.CaféAuLait;8838555 said:How many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?
I think I might agree with it if it said something like this:
If you need help don't be afraid to ask for it, and if you can help, please do, but you won't be required to.
The way it's worded above it sounds as if one needs something they can take it, and if one can help they are obligated to help.
Also, a principle of Christianity...for those of us who are so inclined.
how many of you agree with that sentiment?
How many disagree?
Why/why not?