Does being a good person matter anymore?

[breineach1]

I have one thing to say- Karma, baby!
That being said, I make it a point not to give money to those who don't want to help themselves, like the guy on the corner who just asks for money (probably to feed a drug habit). However, I really respect those who are actually trying to work- they don't want things for free, they are the working homeless. Maybe I can just identify with that since I've been close to being there myself a few times.
I donate to multiple animal organizations (SPCA, HSUS, Fund for Animals, etc.) since I feel that animals can't help themselves. I don't know if that makes me a "good" person or not, but I like to think that maybe I can make a small difference in the quality of life for homeless & abused animals.

 

[firefish9]

I didn't consider myself a good person until I won the citizenship award and when somebody said I was their only friend. I think if people don't be kind and help eachother we will all become greedy jerks who live in large secluded emty houses.

 

[poniegirl]

I agree on karma, though I think of it a bit differently.
I do know for a fact that what goes around, comes around. And to throw out yet another one, vengence in ANY form is not and should not, be mine. And I have found that usually the retribution this world deals out to folks is much worse than anything I could do.
I would never seek to harm another.
I have a fairly high need for inner peace and I think that has to reflect.
That is, essentially, a selfish basis...however, if I thrive, so probably will those around me. We have to hold each other up and we can't do that without being solid, ourselves.

 

[oceanists]

I hold doors open for people even when they are a considerable distance behind me..... Havent killed anybody ....buy a homeless person a Jumbo Jack once in awhile , and make it a point to do so on thanksgiving. I dont laugh at people with short comings and if somebody has a broken down car in the road I help them get it to where it will be safe.
I consider myself a good person and dont expect anything for it. I can sleep happy knowing that I made a difference in somebodies life and that make it all worth while.
Why would you expect something for doing something as a nice gesture?

 

[tacoma38]

people take advantage of me when i try to be good to them.Having a real problem with this stuff in my life.everyone owes me money and most are mad because i havent done more for them.And I think these problems are making me a meaner person.I have give up on a lot of friends lately.they never help me,thats one reason I bought a acylic tank,cause i cant get anyone to help me do ----.And all I have ever done is help when called apon and give to these people.So I just dont know any more how to conduct my self.I have just about stopped dealing with people all together.Thats one reason Iam here my fish tanks are becoming more of my life everyday.They dont ask for money and they dont talk.But they do get alot of my money.But they never ask.so i guess we all can just do the best we can.I do think there are some super good people on here.Wish u all lived closer,maybe we could be friends,but we dont.Really wish the di martini girl was my friend thou.But she on the other side of the world.Figures.Well thats my take,You all just do the best u can,and dont be so hard on your self when u slip.Most deserve what they get.

 

[lazypinoy]

Does being a good person really matter anymore? Yes it does still does matter. the world maybe cruel but u dont have to make it like that. there might be killings and hate crimes and the people who do good may never seem to get something in return. if ur a good person it means u care and theres nothing is wrong with that. i live in a comunity of poverty and there are homeless people that live behinde a resturant here. i remember one day this lady came inside jack in the box pleading for a burger and that she hasnt eaten in days. i was with my friends and it was awkward like hell. myfriends fell silent but i stood up and ordered a #11 for her. after that my friends clowned on me that i was stupid but at the end that feeling that i changed someones day was felt so good and overwhelming that i didnt care what they said. i left that place smiling as a good person and thats why i say it does matter to be a good person. because in reality it is those few good people that are the true heros in real life unlike spiderman and superman.

 

[skipperdz]

Originally Posted by watson3
Are you referring to anything in particular..Did you hear on the news about the guy who busted down his neighbors door because he thought the guy was raping a girl..Turned out he had a ---- up to loud and the guy is in jail for trespassing...
thats why you should always knock! lol

 

[lazypinoy]

Originally Posted by skipperdz
thats why you should always knock! lol
:hilarious

 

[sepulatian]

I definately believe that doing good comes back three fold. I help anyone that I am capable of helping. It is me. I can't say no to people. Other's may not share my beliefs on certain things, but I would never deny someone in need of help. If I have it and you need it, it is yours. I come from a family that is that way and I am that way. What is mine I will gladly share with you if you are in need.

 

[dual45s]

Originally Posted by DeMartini
so, you're saying good people aren't assertive? why does one have to be a weak pushover to be good?
Kind of what I'm saying, but not entirely so. I'm probably using good and nice too interchangeably. I'd consider myself a good person, as far as "wrong doing" my list is pretty short. I'm definitely not always nice. My fault.