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Originally Posted by onetwo_threefour
Organized religion is my one little sore spot. Faith doesn't disturb me, but dogma does.
They told is that the Mormons had seen them working on Friday afternoon, stopped and offered to help and came on Saturday and Sunday to finish, all for the price of some pizza and pop.
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Ah, see, this wouldn't qualify in my mind as taking advantage of the guys - if it was something they offered, then they offered it. What I am talking about is the idea that they would say 'yes' if asked for help ... I don't see what's so cool about taking advantage of that. I mean, let's say that was one of your good friends - neglecting the "well, they wouldn't be, because ..." - how would you want them treated? Would you be angry at some guy telling them to "f*** off" for having the audacity to waste a half-minute of their time?
As for the "tote board" discussion ... I still think that it is taking advantage of them, even if their idea is that they are giving freely. I think it has to do with the spirit in which you are accepting the aid; if you look at the people offering it to you as pathetic, disposable, not worth your time, then it's not appropriate to accept the aid. It would be impossible to be truly grateful for that which you have received.
This thread is not without redeeming qualities though; perhaps the next time these guys knock on my door - and then have never done so in the 2.5 years I've lived in this house - I will offer them a snack and send them on their way with a smile. Thanks to whomever suggested that.