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Old 04-30-08 | 01:22 AM
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Lots of interesting points so far. I just got back from about 2-3 hours of riding around passing them out and meeting homeless/transients. I must say for all of the negativity towards the idea if you would give it a try I think you may see that the value in this idea is much much more than filling a few bellies on a cold night. Sitting down with people and having a 15 minute conversation with them about whatever and taking the time to treat them as Human beings and not just label them as some drug addict mooch of a homeless person, does way more than the burrito they got. EVERY SINGLE PERSON I met tonight, not only couldn't believe that we were really just a bunch of 20 somethings who wanted to share some love with them but everyone said that it was such a blessing, and wanted to chat not just take a handout. To me I don't care who you are or what your situation is, I strive to see the person in everyone and I strongly believe that everyone deserves to be treated with some respect and shown love. standing on a corner asking for money to buy booze is one thing, but to have someone search for you and seek you out to bless you is different, not one person asked us for a burrito tonight but we asked them if they wanted one and went to their "homes." This is about seeing the people behind the situations and sure filling a stomach is a great way to give some tangible help, whether you think so or not.
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