To do right vs. to do good
Jeanwah
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I came across this and thought it might start an interesting discussion. (We'll see about that, I suppose...)
A rich man walks down the street and drop a 20 dollar bill. You know he will not even notice it is gone. On the side of the street sits a beggar who looks really hungry. The good thing is to give the money to the beggar, the right thing is to give it back to the man who dropped it.
The question is, which is more important, to do right or to do good ?
A rich man walks down the street and drop a 20 dollar bill. You know he will not even notice it is gone. On the side of the street sits a beggar who looks really hungry. The good thing is to give the money to the beggar, the right thing is to give it back to the man who dropped it.
The question is, which is more important, to do right or to do good ?
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I guess that given this particular situation...I'd return the money back to its rightful owner and give some of my own to the one who needs it.
I thought of this. I actually think the bigger question should be this: How many people would either ignore the money altogether or even keep it?
I like this. :thumbup:
You know what? I rarely give cash to homeless people- I don't know where they are going to spend it.
But... I have on numerous occasions purchased coffees and take-out when the opportunity has presented itself.
I know!
Thirty Bills...I've given food as well. As far as cash goes...I'm cool if they want to spend it on brew or some smokes (my guy gives me shit for this).
It would be nice though if they were honest in th easking.
Once saw a guy at an exit ramp in Tampa. " I need a beer and thats the truth" was written on his sign. He got $5 from me.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Just because the guy look's rich, doesn't mean he is.
He could be up to his ear's in debt,
and one paycheck away from the person across the street.
I would give the money back to him,
and reach into my own pocket,for the man across the street.
I've given the homeless my last dollar before,
Only because I knew it wasn't gonna buy me anything.
And it could help them in their time of need.