I really can't take the juxtaposition of you decorating for Christmas - a traditionally giving time of year - and you denying a freaking TRASH BAG to a homeless person. JFC.
Post by jellymankelly on Nov 21, 2016 20:03:57 GMT -5
This makes me want to be ill. I am extremely shy and generally freaked out by strangers. I hate being approached by people I don't know. Even still, I can't imagine seeing someone in that situation and not helping them. You said he was carrying all of his belongings. Think about how that might feel - knowing all you have in the world is able to fit in your arms, and you can't even get a garbage bag to carry it in. I am heartbroken at the thought of it.
This makes me want to be ill. I am extremely shy and generally freaked out by strangers. I hate being approached by people I don't know. Even still, I can't imagine seeing someone in that situation and not helping them. You said he was carrying all of his belongings. Think about how that might feel - knowing all you have in the world is able to fit in your arms, and you can't even get a garbage bag to carry it in. I am heartbroken at the thought of it.
I would have not been an asshole and have him some bags. And food and water and anything else I could find ( blankets, towels, etc). Also I wouldn't have deleted the op.
Post by Bree Van de Kamp on Nov 21, 2016 20:07:48 GMT -5
He needed that shit bad enough that he was willing to part with what little money he has to feed himself to get it and your first instinct was to lie and pretty much tell him to go fuck himself?
Post by underwaterrhymes on Nov 21, 2016 20:09:46 GMT -5
I would have not only given him a trash bag, but I have a bunch of nice reusable grocery bags I probably would have given him too, loaded with food.
I have so much empathy for people who are homeless. They are someone's child and you have no idea how they wound up there. OP, you should think about your privilege. I understand that not everyone wants to give money, but a trash bag and acknowledgment of someone's humanity are such simple things.
Post by tellmesomethingood on Nov 21, 2016 20:11:16 GMT -5
It's pissing me off that you admit he was holding everything he owned and all he wanted was a simple trash bag. I would have went in and found something better, like a suitcase or duffel bag or reusable grocery bag. Something more durable.
I can't stop thinking about this poor man. You looked him right in the eyes, while he was holding EVERYTHING HE FUCKING HAS, and told him he wasn't worth a fucking garbage bag.
trident0 I really hope you evaluate yourself. I'd say maybe you and your family could even go take some necessities to the wooded area you mentioned in your OP, but I think expecting such an act would be giving you too much credit.
Post by notsocreepylurker on Nov 21, 2016 20:16:45 GMT -5
OMG! I would have put down my damn Christmas lights and gotten the man an extra suitcase or two AND a bag or two AND money since I have no real food to give away.
Post by notsocreepylurker on Nov 21, 2016 20:18:10 GMT -5
And what does it being dusk have to do with it? Are you trying to imply because the sun was setting this was a bad scenario? Obviously there was enough light out for you to hang your fucking lights.