Xanadont
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Last year I saw a homeless lad looking for leftovers at a fast food restaurant in Perth. I gave him a few dollars on the proviso he use it to buy a meal. He thanked me graciously and bought his meal. Then one of the workers came over me and attempted to explain why I shouldn't have given him any money, "I work hard for my money and pay my taxes, why shouldn't he?...blah blah blah". I told him to mind his own business, get lost and pray he doesn't find himself or a family member on the streets. How can anyone pretend to judge anyone else without knowing their story? Reply #21. Nov 26 15, 11:41 PM |
MiraJane
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Lesley, I agree the teacher didn't need to know. You've made an assumption there are "henchmen" involved. The child deserves to be judged on his behaviour, not the father's crime. Reply #22. Nov 27 15, 12:18 AM |
MiraJane
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Typos abound in the story of that poor kid. The child should be judged on her performance and behaviour not her father's crime. Reply #23. Nov 27 15, 12:21 AM |
MissCirrus
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When I was a teenager (no comments, please!) I gave my hat and scarf to a beggar in a city centre. It had been snowing and the poor girl's teeth were chattering. Suddenly, an irate bloke appeared, calling me stupid because, 'She's probably a scam merchant with more money than both of us put together.' I told him he was a flipping fool... or words to that effect! Reply #24. Nov 27 15, 7:19 AM |
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