Would you help?

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  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    RunHardBeStrong wrote: »
    Cowsfan1 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    Reckoner67 wrote: »
    Some of the answers in here are really brightening my day :) Thanks y'all

    I am surprised at how serious people are taking it, I was expecting much more satire and gifs

    Chit chat will throw you a curve ball sometime- behind all the smart@sses is some decent peeps yo -

    I agree. Chit chat is full of awesome peeps. I think most of us use chit chat to blow off steam and say things we can't say whilst sitting at work trying to be all professional and stuff.

    As for the original question, yes, I would help the person regardless of how they treated me in the past. I am lucky in that I was never bullied per se. Yes some people made mean comments here and there as I'm sure I did too but luckily I was never tormented day after day. I couldn't imagine having to deal with that and I pray my kids are never treated that way. I may have to kill someone if so.

    Same, this question made me think about how lucky I was to have never been bullied. The worst I ever got was told I had a "freckle mustache" or told I wasn't very pretty.

    I do feel bad tho, because I had my bully moments, 2 girls that I was awful to.

    If it was me needing help, I hope those girls would help me, but if they didn't, I get it. I don't deserve any compassion or sympathy from them.

    <3
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    brittanystebbins95 wrote: »
    Of course I would help... there's a little bit of good in everybody. Just because they were awful to me doesn't mean they aren't a brother, a sister, a friend, a child to someone else... I've been awful to some people in the past and I would hope that they would still help me out of human decency.
    Not to mention, we have a civil duty to help. Not acting or at the very least calling emergency responders in an event such as that is actually a crime in the United States.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty_to_rescue There is a Duty to Rescue in only 10 of the 50 states. All 50 states have Good Samaritan Laws to help protect from legal liability in the event that you choose to help someone. Those may or may not apply if the person is not in immediate peril, and you inadvertently cause harm in your attempt to help.

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  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    Cowsfan1 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    Reckoner67 wrote: »
    Some of the answers in here are really brightening my day :) Thanks y'all

    I am surprised at how serious people are taking it, I was expecting much more satire and gifs

    Chit chat will throw you a curve ball sometime- behind all the smart@sses is some decent peeps yo -

    Oh I know, I <3 many here
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
    FeelinFooFoo wrote: »
    All said & done I have wished for the unfortunate accident to happen to the neighbour who has harassed me and been at my front door almost 10 times since I moved in. Would I help if I seen him writhing in agony after said accident. ? Hmmm I only wish that he would get the help he so sorely needs. And stop spreading his poison.

    Id like to think I would help him. But I might giggle. Oh no. Giggle or help?

    I was doing just fine with this until you brought the neighbour into it.

    I was never bullied so maybe I'd feel differently if I had been, but childhood was a REALLY long time ago so I'd help the person. Over the years I've seen karma pay back the people who were known bullies in some pretty awful ways. There's a lot of water under that bridge.

    My neighbour? If he fell in the street I'd probably break the door rushing to jump into my truck and drive over him 5 or 50 times.... >:)
  • PAFC84
    PAFC84 Posts: 1,871 Member
    Depends if I was busy....you know, not caring.
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    I would help most people from my past. Except my ex. if she was to find me on Facebook and asked for help. I wouldn't. Because she is just evil.
  • CoffeeAndContour
    CoffeeAndContour Posts: 1,466 Member
    I could never sit back and do nothing, I may not care much for them but they still have a family, I still have to live with myself after.
  • yukfoo
    yukfoo Posts: 871 Member
    edited May 2019
    People can change. Maybe, given the chance, they would apologize. Maybe their lives were hell at that point. I know I have more than a few apologies to hand out given the chance. For decades now I have tried to commit a random act of kindness at every opportunity. Do unto others....
  • Dan2668
    Dan2668 Posts: 155 Member
    edited May 2019
    What separates you from a bully, is that you have the compassion to know that everybody has made mistakes in their lives and acted in ways that are crappy and hurtful. Some even grow and change for the better; thus, nobody deserves to be left collapsed in the street, ask yourself, wouldn't you want to be given a second chance for your indiscretions?
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
    RobertBrownieJr wrote: »
    Rocko820 wrote: »
    If someone bullied you at school, but years later you've moved on and are happy with your life. You are walking through your town and happen to see this person collapsed on the floor semi unconscious, suddenly realising this was the person who made your life hell at school. What do you do?

    100% help them. No questions asked. Just becuase they were once what is wrong in the world doesnt mean you become whats wrong in the world.

    *Swoon*
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  • kam26001
    kam26001 Posts: 2,794 Member
    What goes around... yup, it's coming back around.

    I'd walk right past them like this:

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    Obviously I'd call for help. They could be having a heart attack or something. But a stubbed toe or their car battery died and I got some brand new jumper cables in my trunk, then refer to the above gif.
  • _Paparazzi_
    _Paparazzi_ Posts: 463 Member
    Yes I would help .That is my normal instinct is to help someone if they are in need .
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    ythannah wrote: »
    FeelinFooFoo wrote: »
    All said & done I have wished for the unfortunate accident to happen to the neighbour who has harassed me and been at my front door almost 10 times since I moved in. Would I help if I seen him writhing in agony after said accident. ? Hmmm I only wish that he would get the help he so sorely needs. And stop spreading his poison.

    Id like to think I would help him. But I might giggle. Oh no. Giggle or help?

    I was doing just fine with this until you brought the neighbour into it.

    I was never bullied so maybe I'd feel differently if I had been, but childhood was a REALLY long time ago so I'd help the person. Over the years I've seen karma pay back the people who were known bullies in some pretty awful ways. There's a lot of water under that bridge.

    My neighbour? If he fell in the street I'd probably break the door rushing to jump into my truck and drive over him 5 or 50 times.... >:)

    See I'm not the only one who wouldn't help someone. I can name a few people i wouldn't help. My sister ex he scum. One of my cousin because of him being low life. Then there the guy who killed my 6 year old cousin. I wouldn't help them i would call 911 to get them help but i wouldn't administer CPR they just don't deserve a second chance. My cousin he choked on veg one night. So he gone. My sister ex is 71 hippie druggy
  • laprimaJenny
    laprimaJenny Posts: 1,495 Member
    I’m definitely not perfect at being kind, especially that I strive on sarcasm as my prime method of humour. Although in regards to sarcasm in my opinion, as in most things in life, it comes down to intent. Hence, I would personally help the person but make some snide remark afterwards utilizing sarcasm to get my point across.

    With that being said, I believe that we should treat everyone with kindness. Not only because they are kindhearted, but because you choose to be. One of the greatest gifts we can give another is kindness. If someone is in need, lend a helping hand. Don't do it only for the people you like and respect because that's easy, but also for the ones that have hurt you. True kindness lies in the act of giving without the expectation of getting something in return.

    What helps me is the reminder that everyone has a story. It may be something they've gone through in the past or something they're still dealing with, but remember that behavior doesn't happen for no reason. Everyone has inner battles and issues. Withhold judgment and instead offer the consideration you'd like to receive.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    Reckoner67 wrote: »
    Some of the answers in here are really brightening my day :) Thanks y'all

    I am surprised at how serious people are taking it, I was expecting much more satire and gifs

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    ..... I'm here to serve.

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