Some people have sexual differences, or have different views about sex, i.e. Homosexuals or prostitutes. Most people try to keep these ‘differences’ secret, but there are gossips in every community that will speak before they think of the consequences of their actions. Peoples’ lives are ruined by people shunning them and people pointing and whispering. Many Humans will do this naturally, it being their nature. To not agree with someone’s moral views or not wanting to be near them is one thing, but to be openly hostile is another.
When charity is concerned, there are several types of people. There are few who will always give to a man lying on the pavement but those who would give only if they had some spare change and time are more common. Some would walk slowly past, staring unashamedly and many would completely ignore the person, intent on getting to their destination in time, or merely not caring. In their opinion, why should they? The person lying on the street got there by the actions of one person: themselves. In my opinion, the wisest option would be to give to a charity that looks after the homeless. Some of the homeless are drunks, or drug abusers. Charities feed and clothe those people; they don’t give them money to use as they wish.
What the Human Race needs more of, are those who would care for the handicapped, stay by the side of people with differences and dig their hand into their wallets every now and again to help others in need.
A person like this is a
Diamond in an ocean of zircons.
Should We Who Are Wealthy Feel Guilty?
For far too many of us, the answer to this question is yes. A homeless man, lying on the street, is not an unusual sight for people in this world. Unfortunately, the number of those people who have never opened their pocket to even one shabbily dressed person, lying on the pavement or never given to a charity, is not as low as it should be. Those people should feel guilty about their wealth. I would not ask anyone to give any huge amount to those in need, but a few pounds would not deplete a man’s funds.
Those who have shared their wealth with those who have more need of it should feel proud of themselves. Many see it not as a matter of being kind, but as their duty. For most people, giving away their money is hard, but all people could overcome that if they tried. In India, I once saw an old man, dressed in rags, giving a mother and child by the road, a crumpled note.
Neeraj Mashru 8W
