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Should we help people in need while we're crossing the street?

Imagine that you're taking a walk with your friends or families. Or alone. And suddenly, a man or woman, who was walking in front of you, faints and falls down. You're frightened. There is no one who will blame even though you don't help him or her. Then, will you help him or her?

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    Helen Hupe 30+

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    Dec 16 2011: Everybody has to learn love. It is an art. No one is born with behavior higher than animal instinct. And no I like to think that I would help someone in trouble in a difficult place. As a matter of fact I and others have. We saw a blind man and his dog trying to cross a very busy street in Houston, Texas. When we realized that the man and his dog were confused, we all stopped and a man alongside got out and oriented the man as to what was happening and where he was. That was a blessed day.

  • James Kindler 20+

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    Dec 16 2011: I can't think of one reason why I wouldn't help someone, not one.
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    Greg McWhorter 500+

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    Dec 16 2011: You would hope that human nature would dictate YES, but it would seem that a sense to help others is behavior that must be learned by some of our human brothers and sisters.
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    Alex Odundo 100+

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    Dec 16 2011: Not very easy, every person is a needy person and so in every place you pass by you your self is in need. what some times happens, when the degree of problem defers you may sacrifice your help.
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    Greg McWhorter 500+

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    Dec 15 2011: Common (uncommon nowadays?) courtesy would dictate YES.
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    julius sephiroth

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    Dec 15 2011: the God will blame you. In China, a few days ago,a girl was hit by a car on a street, and no one help her until she is rescued to hospital. however she could make it and dead. the people of my country are shocked and there are debates until now. You can find all the things in any newspaper or website in china. We Can Not afford a LIFE just because no one ask us to help. Give your hand when you see a person need help, or maybe you will regrate forever.
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