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So I just found out that my Aunt and Uncle on Long Island finally got power back. They had been running on a reasonably small generator for quite a while. I guess they were letting neighbors keep food in their fridge and let them shower. I find it interesting that their response to a crisis was to help neighbors while at least one man (allegedly) refused to let a woman a her two young sons into his home during the hurricane itself, apparently leading to both of the boys drowning. With the number of news organizations, charities and websites devoting space to seek donations to those affected and so on, I wonder how many of those people who are donating would actually help others during the crisis itself, not after the fact. It seems cynical of me I am sure, but I cant help think that all those people clamoring for the man who refused to help might respond in the exact same way he did, by choosing not to get involved.
I think that many people who donate after the accident would be inclined to help their fellow neighbor in a similar time of need. I think that donating is a way to show your willingness to help despite being in a different location.
ReplyDeleteI find more often than not people are inclined to help another one need. Oddly enough I've found many people are more than happy to help me with minor things that I need help with given my injury, figure it's like that everywhere.
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