I’m the kind of person who wouldn’t think twice about wading through a dirty swamp. I even arm-wrestled with guys in my younger days. By all standards, I’m probably the most un-girly girl you can find. Being in the company of guy friends...
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@”Anonymous aka Beni?”
I knew I was inviting comments/trolling when I said that. Lol. No worries about the “holier-than-thou” offence. I see where you are getting at. It’s a cliched way of saying it but still I wouldn’t put it past myself to give two dollars to everyone who’s collecting drink cans. Really, I don’t think I am that social-minded. And I’m sure it’s not a matter of seeing something that’s discomforting or letting light into my eyes, to speak metaphorically. I think there are more things discomforting than that.
But certainly I do not mean to put down Veron’s effort in any way.
*Looks around for lightning to strike him*
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Marvelous entry blog i ever read ! I shall say the pledge with my fist on my chest ! Salute. =)
my exam is over!! Chicken rice?? haha.. shall wait for yr sms! tata
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you’re a hero in ur own right veron ^_^
“save the cheerleader, save the world”
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@Aristocrat
No point masquerading around as Anonymous anymore, I guess :)
Yeah you’re correct in saying that we can’t start giving away money to everyone who’s collecting cans. That’d be overkill, and at that rate, very soon we’ll end up as one of them. Unless of course if you own a diamond mine or something!And yes these problems are miniscule in the larger scheme of things. We’ve got wars, riots, racism, communalism, global warming, pollution, blah blah blah…
I am not at all trying to start a flame war, or to impose my opinions on others (which is an impossibility anyway) by responding twice to your comments. Rather, I am somewhat in agreement with your views. Except maybe I am a tad more “social-minded” than you are. No offence meant!
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Yes, there is a lot of poor folks out there who do need our sympathy and charity (be it in kindness or monetary means).
Btw, you got a great a blog! Liked the previous post about you requiring protection, to safeguard yourself ;P
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Veron,
Err.. I think there’s a slight confusion here. Maybe there was some ambiguity in what I said. Or maybe I exaggerated when gave that instance of owning a diamond mine. Let me defend my case please.
About feasibility, I completely forgot that I am in a different geography altogether and we were talking about needy people here. The place where I come from, you will encounter beggars, homeless people, and what not, in every corner of the street. Say you take out your wallet to give away some money. In no time, a whole troupe would be hounding you down for more cash. It’s a very common sight to see beggars actually clinging onto some well-dressed person until she parts with some money. And then the next beggar would start the same thing, and so on until she escapes in a taxi, or some cop/blessed soul comes to her rescue. And sometimes they wouldn’t let go of you for anything less than say, 10 bucks. Now you fret not, as this is not the case all over the place, but only in bigger cities where business/economy thrives.
Only when you mentioned about meeting 2-3 needy people, or none everyday, did realization dawn upon me that things are very different here. Firstly, there is no concept of begging. If someone’s needy, she will sell paper napkins, or pick up a guitar and sing besides bus/MRT stations. Now that’s called dignity and self-respect!
Ok. Digression is becoming second nature to me. Coming back to your example of $60 per month, it is indeed a very feasible amount. It can in no way lead us to our financial downfall, as I had previously (wrongly) suggested. And yes, it is less than my weekend beer cost :) So it’s very much doable as long as I am here, and maybe once I am back in my country, I can carry this forward in some way or the other.
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I’m just curious, have you met any can-collector who has so much self-respect that he/she refused your $2?
I think your action beats any charity organization in Singapore. =D
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The New Paper did a scoop on beggars in Singapore some time back, and apparently, some of them are earning enough from begging to surpass even some professional jobs!
Now if only I can find the article again…
That aside, while being charitable is a noble activity, there should be a need to exercise discretion, so that we do not let those whom do not need it take advantage of the donations.
The NKF saga is a very good lesson for us to reflect upon.
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if there were more people like you, the world would definitely be a better place to live in.
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your kind acts will deserve good karma!
my lecturer once told us that one elite thought there were no poor people in our society.
sad to say, that’s how most people think. despite the GINI index to be relatively lower than some developed countries, it doesn’t mean that there are no poor people in our society.
i too cannot understand how the GST hike will help the lower income group. will it be true that they will not spend so much money on non-essential items so they won’t be as affected as the middle and upper class?
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“As for TV Mobile, I apologise if I got my facts wrong. But I find it hard to believe that with the fare hikes we have had to put up with in recent years, none of the money went towards installing two TVs on every bus.”
With regards to TV Mobile, The Straits Times published a forum article by SBS Transit Corporate Communications Director Ms Tammy Tan on 2 November 2006 entitled “TV Mobile Gets Thumbs-Up from Riders”. In her letter, she commented, “We do not pay for TV Mobile. Instead, it provides a revenue stream for us like bus advertisements. This is important to help us defray the high costs of running a nationwide public transport network and keeping fares affordable.”
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its a wonderful idea. and i’m willing to try it!
also timely cos christmas is coming and its good to further stretch our ‘charity’ to beyond the shopping centers. :)
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*another deluge of comments!*
None taken Beni ;) We just have our different ways of making someone’s day, that’s all. =)
edit: no wonder, someone tomorrow-ed your post!
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Dear Veron,
Hi! You have set a good example by putting in action to help the poor directly as well as encouraging others to do the same.
I believe in God. Surely God will bless you for your kindness that comes sincerely from your heart. Yes, give out of love to others and expect nothing in return. It could be money (give within your means), food, clothings and a simple prayer or even a sincere smile.
Keep up your charitable good works from your heart. Whatever we do in our daily living, God is always there watching.
God Bless you and your family in great abundance!
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