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Old Oct 8, 2005, 01:11 pm   #10 (permalink) (top)
Scribbler1
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Still, helping another person, even if that help may be misused, does not discount the compassion of the person offering it.
Absolutely. Whether compassion is misplaced or constructive , it is STILL compassion. Even when they turn away, depending of course on the feelings of the potenial giver.

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And turning away, because you think you're preventing someone from harming themselves, is still turning away. You've eased your own conscience, but you haven't necessarily shown any compassion as far as I'm concerned..
A valid point, but what can you do? If you don't want to give the junkie money but offer to drive the guy to a clinic and he says he just wants the money and tells you where to stick your ride, you HAVE exhibited compassion although the net effect is the same as walking away.
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