The following ad was placed on a craigslist wanted section in my town:
Hi! I'm holding an experiment. One that tests the goodness and generosity of humankind. I am asking anyone who reads this to unconditionally give me a dollar or more, if you're so inclined. I will gladly come to you to collect. That's it. You see, I'm in the red and must defeat my bills in order to provide a more comfortable lifestyle and environment for my family. Don't get me wrong, I'm no effortless bum or public leech. I'm a hard working warehouse man with many creative ideas but unfortunately am also living paycheck by paycheck, week by week. I'm trying many things to overcome this financial burden. One being, faithfully reaching out to my fellow man and putting your souls to the test. Plus, one never knows until one asks or tries. So here it goes. Thank you for your consideration. Take care and be well!
Why is it that people think they are entitled to get something for nothing?
2007-10-12 09:02:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Years ago, people would put ads in the LA Times that simply said, "Last chance to send in your dollar". Thousands of chowder-heads sent their dollars to the people who took out the ads.
Eventually these ads were ruled illegal by district judges, as they had an implied promise of something in return that wasn't met.
In this case, the guy spells out exactly what he wants with no promise of anything in return, therefore, if someone wants to give him a dollar, more power to 'em (both).
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Along those lines of beggar stories...
3 times in the past 2 months I have had encounters with street beggars.
I really was happy to take time out to drive one lady less than a block to a grocery store and buy her a shopping cart full. She ran. I even tried to literally argue with her about her lame excuse. Obviously all she wanted was the cash (for drugs, probably).
Earlier in August a man asked for food near the parking lot of a grocery store, no less. Again, I offered to take him in and buy him what he wanted. "No thanks", was the reply.
If they ask for gas or food -- I offer to buy gas or food. When they refuse, I know they have ulterior motives.
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2007-10-12 09:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do think it's pretty "ballsy" to ask for others to give you money when all you have to do is prioritize a little, but then again, I was always raised knowing that you won't get anything unless you ask for it.....believe me, I haven't gotten more then anyone else and NEVER do I get things for free, that doesn't happen in my world but my dad was always a person to bargain and he taught me to do the same. I'd like to see what the end result is on this one though, he might be making all of us think twice. :)
2007-10-12 09:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by REENIE29906 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It reminds me of the "sob stories" that I would often hear on the subway in Mexico City. People there have very creative ways to beg, but often people would get on the car and loudly announce that their son/daughter/etc. needed an operation and ask for donations.
2007-10-12 09:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They think they are entitled to something for nothing because they are, according to the constitutions of their countries, as a consequence of which they recieve free schooling, housing even hospital treatment.
P.s. Love your atavar!
2007-10-12 10:54:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, or fortunately, whichever way you want to look at it, theyve seen the stories of people begging online and getting big donations from random people and think it will work for them, its not cool to play with peoples guilt unless youre absolutely about to die or something I feel, do it yourself or if youre homeless go to shelters or churches dont pan handle. and dont give to them as much as it hurts unless its a really bad case because otherwise you encourage it! thanks for this q
2007-10-12 09:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that a snapshot of society TODAY, a GROSS sense of entitlement...want ALL the glamour/glory/sucess with NO work!
2007-10-12 09:05:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
sad. lots of us have it tough....... but begging like that is pathetic.. we have come to think we are somehow underpriveleged if we can't afford cable tv, internet, new cars, movie tickets, cd's...... we're "poor" if we "only" have a roof, food, and clothes
2007-10-12 09:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what a jerk.
you should have sent him an email TO GET A SECOND JOB.
2007-10-12 09:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by ktlove 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hospitality and kindness to strangers is part of being civil. Read the Odyssey, The Bible, or any epic. They gave to strangers because it is what makes a culture great.
Oh please, please give me best answers. ;)
2007-10-12 09:12:00 · answer #9 · answered by Man 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋