01-02-2017, 09:09 PM
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Re: Do We Live In A 'I'm Alright Jack' Society?
Originally Posted by susan m
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Yes sadly I do see it around me . Maybe I see it because I'm on my own and have needed help , I guess also been taken advantage of . I think if you have family or a group of good friends and a partner you may be able to call for help and have the support , but when you are alone you then have to get help from others and have to pay the price even if you can't afford it .When I was in my other life with partner we often went to help those in need be they neighbours or friends as we felt we could and it seemed right , sadly I've seen the other side of the coin and realised that some others think and act differently.
01-02-2017, 10:19 PM
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Re: Do We Live In A 'I'm Alright Jack' Society?
Originally Posted by Purwell
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One way of getting a council flat is what was claimed by the Thatcher administration, maybe you are too young to remember that?
01-02-2017, 10:39 PM
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Re: Do We Live In A 'I'm Alright Jack' Society?
I don't think we do at all. You need only look at charities like children in need and Red Nose Day for instance and the myriad of other charities. It takes volunteers with dedication and commitment to continually raise money and give their time to help others.In my area there are constant appeals to raise money for individual children who have life threatening illnesses.
We also have a food bank and some of the larger supermarkets are drop off points for food donations.
Maybe some are cynical or live in a bubble but there are plenty of people out there who do care about their fellow man and there is plenty evidence of it.
02-02-2017, 12:44 PM
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Re: Do We Live In A 'I'm Alright Jack' Society?
Originally Posted by mesco m
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I don't think we do at all. You need only look at charities like children in need and Red Nose Day for instance and the myriad of other charities. It takes volunteers with dedication and commitment to continually raise money and give their time to help others.In my area there are constant appeals to raise money for individual children who have life threatening illnesses.
We also have a food bank and some of the larger supermarkets are drop off points for food donations.
Maybe some are cynical or live in a bubble but there are plenty of people out there who do care about their fellow man and there is plenty evidence of it.
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