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RE: Predictably unpredictable [Just humans being]

in Reflections4 months ago

I think humans really step up in times of great need/calamity. When I was young, there was a massive typhoon that hit our area. Our whole house was flooded almost up to chest level. My parents were having difficulty trying to get us to higher places. It was then that some of our neighbors that had a second and third floor helped us. We evacuated there and waited until the water subsided. If they didn't help us, I don't know what would have happened to us. They didn't need to, but they did. I don't think I'll ever forget that experience and their kindness.

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Some step up, some run and hide or expect others to step up for them.

Australia used to have a culture in which people would pitch in, roll up their sleeves and help, and to some degree it is still that way however the influx of so many immigrants who don't really identify as Australians or choose not to understand what it takes to be an active member of a society that supports them it's fast diminishing which I think is sad and quite distressing.

It's good to hear that your family got some help when needed.

Yeah, more and more people are too focused on themselves and their immediate family. But with times getting harder and harder, I can't say I can blame them all too much.

Yeah, until they need help and no one gives a shit to help them because they didn't include themselves in society or help others.