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by pantaloons on May 2nd, 2008
isn't that what ppl on ab do everyday
by Mystery Girl on May 2nd, 2008
Yes. And it depends on what it is they need help with.
by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on May 2nd, 2008
Always do.
by I love my baby on May 2nd, 2008
If I am able, I'd be happy too.
by PuppyLuv on May 2nd, 2008
I have and I will in the future. I'm not a sucker for every out stretched hand tho. Sometimes I feel like it is divine intervention, like I am pulled toward someone in need. Sometimes I have an overwhelming feeling (empathy?) that I can't pass someone by without helping them. I never ignore those feelings and urges.
by Occams Electric Razor on May 2nd, 2008
I have many times. I changed a tire last week for a stranded motorist and though I don't expect any gratitude for helping someone it seems as if fewer and fewer offer it.
whatever happened to manners?
by Anonymous on May 2nd, 2008
I have.
by JuJubee is wearing a COAT of chocolate on May 2nd, 2008
Sure, wouldn't you?
by denise on May 2nd, 2008
yes, wouldn't we all
by Yarnlady is happy every day on May 2nd, 2008
I do every single day of my life.
by SAGE2 on May 2nd, 2008
Yes, we're all in this together.
by Misadventures on December 9th, 2009
I'm female and spent many years working on cars.
People love when I stop to help ;o)
by shivkkr on October 20th, 2008
yes i would to help the stranger out in the trouble, if he is really in problem.
this is because we are the human beings who are all attached with each one with the bond of humanity...unlike the animals...
by moktook on October 2nd, 2008
It depends on what kind of help. If this stranger was bleeding from a stab wound or going into a diabetic shock I would call an ambulance. If someone is just asking for money because they lost it in a poker game than I would say "No way!!". At the same time our society, especially in urban metropolitan settings, we look at our feet. We see someone on the ground who cannot get up and we say " look at that drunk", and keep walking. I think the only thing holding us back from helping strangers in need are stigmas and ignorance.
by Esperanza on September 6th, 2008
Yes. I have and I will do it anytime.
by Sweet Baby Jane on September 5th, 2008
AB-SO-LUTE-LY!!!!!!!!
by Docey on September 5th, 2008
All things in moderation... I would help everyone if I could. But it's not realistic. I have 30 family members and about half of them need help with one thing or another. (many with disabilities) Sometimes it gets to be too much and I have to get away.
My entire career (managing a non-profit) is designed to help others. So I do it every day.
Now, walking down the street and I see someone in need... I have often stopped to help. But there are some constraints. Would I be putting myself or others in danger by stopping? Do I recognize what the need is immediately and is there something I can do about it? Is the need/request reasonable or outrageous?
Give me an example of the person in need, and I have to make a judgement call.
An older person fell on the sidewalk, of course I stop to help.
An able-bodied man has a flat tire in the snow, I might not stop.
A child is crying, alone, and standing in the middle of a busy street, yes, I stop.
Someone has dropped their groceries or keys right in front of me, I stoop to help get them.
See what I mean?
by philosopher-saint on May 6th, 2008
Indeed! ;-)
by babyghost on May 6th, 2008
I have done that already quite a few times actually. Once helped a blind man cross the road, second time I was at a tube station and this lady who could not speak english came up to me and said she came to visit her son, but now have lost her purse and couldnt get a ticket to go home. I gave her 10 pounds and she asked me for my address if she could return the money. I said not to bother as she reminded me of my mum.
by hazel1908 on May 2nd, 2008
Yes, I do my best to help people when they need it. I have been taken advantage of many times for this, but I will continue to help. It makes me feel good.
by .....----- on May 2nd, 2008
yes, i have, i would and i think i always will, i guess is just the way i am.
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on May 2nd, 2008
I have many times.
by JamesBond on October 25th, 2008
I wouldn't if he was a terrorist
by tlc on November 17th, 2009
yes at times when i feel i do not know myself i give myself some nuture
by Nick A Balloon on November 19th, 2009
Sure, it´s my even what I make a living of actually. Although to really help someone, you need to get to know them a bit. So they´re not technically strangers anymore.
by Theby on October 24th, 2008
I have done; lots of times.
How long have you known you were human?
by pearloaf is not yelling and dreams of bal on November 3rd, 2011
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whats in your pocket right now?
by Bornabrit on October 8th, 2011
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Do you share the memories of your ancestors, in your DNA?
by snatchquach LOONYVILLE INMATE on October 13th, 2011
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what are the effects of modernism upon humanities?
by lovabletiff on December 15th, 2011
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what is something that you have broken the rules on?
by Bornabrit on December 28th, 2011
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I hope so.....
by Teri on September 15th, 2008