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Title: Ripple - Inspirational Short Film
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YT
URL Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovj5dzMxzmc#t=308
Published: Oct 28, 2014
Author: Viddsee
Post Date: 2015-02-28 07:45:24 by X-15
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Views: 311
Comments: 8
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#1. To: X-15 (#0)
Pass it forward. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
In this heartrending video, a boy is dresses up in a ripped t-shirt and jeans and poses as a homeless child on a busy New York City street for hours to see people’s reactions. After several hours, a homeless man takes the freezing kid under his wing, dresses him in his own jacket, and even gives the boy what little money he had to get him something to eat. “I’m homeless…we got to look out for one another,” the man says to the boy. The homeless good Samaritan encourages the boy by telling him that he still has a chance in life, and that he could still make something of himself. “I messed up in life, but you know, you’re young you can have a good chance at life,” he tells the kid. After a heartbreaking display of some people’s lack of empathy or concern for others, this unlikely hero shows true compassion – all while the rest of the city seems to walk on by. After the video was shot, the producers approached the homeless man and gave him at least $500 and some grateful hugs. OckTV set up a fundraiser to help clothe the homeless people of New York who are dealing with freezing temperatures this winter. If you feel like contributing, it could make a positive difference in someone’s life. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
That video really made me sad for the state of humanity....two hours and not a soul stopped to help him when he didn't even have a coat!!! : (
" If you cannot govern yourself, you will be governed by assholes. " Randge, Poet de Forum, 1/11/11 "Life's tough, and even tougher if you're stupid." --John Wayne
But many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
But many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first. Yes, the Divine can only shine through the humble..... Still, as a parent I cannot fathom walking by a child on the street with no coat at five below...any child. It reminds me of The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson. I used to make my mom read that story to me over and over again...I cried every time. " If you cannot govern yourself, you will be governed by assholes. " Randge, Poet de Forum, 1/11/11 "Life's tough, and even tougher if you're stupid." --John Wayne
Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. one more - Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
How many parents walked by that child without offering any assistance: too many :(
great stuff - thanks
#2. To: All (#1)
Would you help a homeless child on the streets, or would you just keep walking by – like hundreds of people in New York did?
#3. To: Lod (#2)
#4. To: abraxas (#3)
reminds me -
#5. To: Lod (#4)
reminds me -
#6. To: abraxas (#5)
you're right -
#7. To: abraxas, Lod (#5)
-Alex Kurtagic
#8. To: X-15 (#7)
I know; you see a kid in a plastic bag in freezing weather and don't even bother to check if he's alive or not? Quite a commentary on this society.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
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