Friday, 11 March 2016
What's Happening to the World?
While coming back from school one day, Josh and I were getting on the LRT. We watched about 20 people go to sit down, look at something and move. We looked over and saw a man collapsed on the floor of the train by a seat. We took a look at him, saw he was breathing, tried to talk to him and got no response. We waited to get out of the tunnel so we could call for help. As we were sitting on the seat across from him, we watched about 15-20 more people see him and keep walking. Finally while we were on the phone with transit services another young man stopped to see if this guy was ok. Between him and Josh they got this man's attention and were able to get him sitting up. Transit alerted passengers of a short delay. While 2 people boarded to help this man, I heard several complaints around us about the wait. They were right by us and could see what was going on, so I couldn't understand all the complaining. After everything was said and done, I was so sad. I watched at least 40 people walk around this person without even taking 2 seconds to see if he was alright. It did end up he was extremely intoxicated, but still a person that needed a hand. A PERSON! I also recently read about police services getting phone calls recently from people complaining their tv show was interrupted by an Amber Alert. Are you kidding me?! What is going on with people that we can't even stop for a minute or two to help someone?
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It is unfortunate that we have developed into a culture of looking out for number one, but culture changes. Opportunity to make a difference and spin the wheels of change are always in front of us. You and Josh have made a difference. No matter what people displayed or said, your compassion did have an impact. When it comes to mental illness (and I am classifying addiction in that category), there is very little tolerance and empathy in the world. This is not the sign of a bad world, only an ignorant one. It is up to us to educate each other through our words and our actions. Thank you for what you did, you have my gratitude.
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