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Originally Posted by djsFlames
I noticed there's a handful of posters that are particularly sensitive and outspoken about people receiving money without being in absolutely dire straits.
But people will rarely say anything about another that isn't in some way a direct reflection of themselves. And the amount of that talk and accusing going on is not reflective of merely casual observers. There's a personal attachment to it.
If I were to guess it bothers them because it holds up a mirror to their own history as they once cut corners or came into some money that they misused themselves when they weren't as well off and now hate the idea of others doing the same.
It also is reflective of people with a scarcity mentality in regards to money and believe nothing in life comes free of work or struggle, including gifts.
But those are the rigid limitations of their own personal paradigm speaking.
I have a different perspective on the subject. I'll still save money in my glovebox for the panhandlers, even the ones loitering in the drive thrus. I'm aware that they make good money over the course of a day, and could even be posing to benefit and be using it on things that don't help them.
But I recognize that's also not my business to know what people are doing and I can't control how they use it. But giving anyways in good faith feels good, and those people are always grateful. Giving and gratitude are way better vibes to live in than hording, scarcity and greed. It all comes back around eventually.
These are extraordinary times. I'm happy if these payouts to people can either serve as means of survival or just mental reprieve. People who are that sour about that have to live a pretty black and white, joy-free existence.
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I've not argued once about how people should or would spend their money. This pandemic has hit about a quarter of the population extremely hard financially, and about 3/4s have not been financially affected at all, and some sectors are booming.
There needs to be some attempt to direct much more money in helping the 25%. What problem is giving money to the 75% solving?