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Originally Posted by flamesfever
I'm with you. I think we should all show compassion for those suffering with mental illness, especially those who have sunk to the lowest level of society because of it.
I realize not all street people's situation is the same and are going to benefit by a handout, but I think if there's a chance they need our help on occasion, it's probably worth the gamble.
It's easy to judge with a full belly and a roof over your head.
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I'm pretty sure that being a lazy slob isn't a mental illness.
I think offering these people a job is showing a degree of compassion and it's certainly helpful. At first I was excited to be able to pass along an opportunity to them with a nice salary, benefits, a bonus, etc. I was naive and thought they'd appreciate that our economic boom and shortage of workers had finally given them a chance to get a foot hold in society again.
Sadly, these people don't want to work because they are pathetic losers. Half the time they'll accept the job only to not show up the next day.
You are right about it being easy to judge, though. It's easy to judge when I am offering them money and a place to work - in spite of their obvious short commings, mind you - and they turn it down because they don't want to work. It's that simple. If you ever have first-hand experience with these people I'm sure you'll come to that conclusion as well.