What seems to amaze me is the way individuals view "POVERTY" everyday when leaving for work,I get on the bus and on my way down South Broadway I see people sleeping in doorways and especially in Lincoln park on the benches wrapped up in a blanket or newspaper covering them. I could remember when i was younger on holidays I made it a point to take a dish out to someone in that same park, they didnt have to ask and i didnt make them feel as if they were needy. I just walked with two of my friends and said hey its the holidays and Im stuffed would you like a hot dish. With a smile on their face, taking it gladly and thanking me continuosly. What happened to the generousity, empathy, and just giving a damn about people who are less fortunate?
Now a days individuals are consumed with their everyday life they do not even focus on what others do not have. They are to consumed with what they are getting to worry about the next individual. The nasty looks the less fortunate get, snarls, stares from people amazes me on how this generation is so materialistic and quick to turn their head to the side because someone looks different, or doesnt live the same way. What happened to us? we are so quick to go to other countries to feed the poor but what about the poor in the U.S.A? It just makes me so furious how we all never really stop to think about this. We can send canned goods to other countries, donate money to certain charities for foreign countries. What about just walking outside your own house to the local park, corner, train station and giving a plate, a canned good or just a nice simple hello. It doesnt cost anything to make a difference in someones life for one day.
I understand there are some individuals that do not want the help that choose to be in poverty(very rare) but it does happen. There are some that do not utilize the resources out there but who are we to judge and how do we know if that individual we just passed is the one who denied help WE DONT !!! all Im saying is just b/c someone doesnt live the "NORM" doesnt mean they are not deserving of the American dream or for that matter a MEAL!!
Let me know what you think I feel very strongly about this and would love others opinions
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We are the wealthiest country on earth. It is a disgrace that people go
hungry, are homeless or live without health care. Even though we are busy people are worthy of respect and dignity. People who need help should be able to find help
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