It is not the first time I witness someone refusing to help another in need; but this time, I just need to share it with the world to at least lessen my frustration.
I was just coming back home about 10 minutes ago, and encountered a desperate old lady with a parked car on the road asking for directions. She asked the car that passed by for help, and they just left her there. Then, she stopped me and asked me if I knew where such and such streets were. With my absolutely great (not) sense of direction, I tried my best to guide her. Sadly, she obviously found my directions more confusing than ever so thanked me and let me go. Then another car came by, and the brave old lady walked in front of it to stop it. (Kind of crazy, buuut…) The man in the car barely slowed down , snobbishly scanned the old lady from head to toe and sped away. Seriously, what on EARTH is that sort of reaction? It’s cold outside; it’s dark; an old lady is lost. Can you believe that the man just drove away heartlessly like that!?
It is all great that more and more humanitarians organizations and volunteers come in help to those who need it. However, it’s horrifying to see that some people (and they are still quite numerous sadly) are still not willing to lend a helping hand and are still so selfish. Never mind the Christian parable of the Good Samaritan, you don’t need to be religious to help and to love those around you. It doesn’t take much, just a heart and a bit of your time.
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