IT'S A CRY FOR HELP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!:-(
124715
Hmm, ask your boyfriend why he's uncomfortable with holding hands.  Maybe it's just not his thing.  Maybe he'd rather show his affection in other ways.  I don't think you should reprimand him for it if he's a good boyfriend, but if he does other questionable stuff, then it should probably raise a few flags.
233103
not enough to help those ungratful people who you're helping
185296
It becomes an issue of public priority. There is an underlying American opinion that your supposed to be able to make it on your own if you work hard enough (even though this is some times a very silly theory in praxis). So theres a general discontent for things which some people see as freerider type things. You could argue there is probably a lack of empathy as many people favor as little government as possible by cutting social safety net programs for the poor. When people keep blaming the victim, these type of injustices occur. Not to mention there are quite a few government expenses that are on the board right now, so people who see us in a defecit think, well now certainly isnt the time to help these people out. It is certainly frusterating and sad but its a part of the american psyche and probably wont change any time soon.
83583
First off I commend you for wanting to make this place better. Lord knows we need more people like you. I think now adays most people are looking out for number 1, themselves. there are very few people in the world that help others out the goodness of their hearts just because they want to. I feel that most people that are helping others are getting some type of reward (material rewards like money and gifts). I am talking about alot of celebs and political people. most people that help others just because they want to dont brag about what they do they do it because they saw someone in need despite the race sex or any other factors. Here it is 2006 and there is still so much hatred and injustice and discrimination. I dont understand why and if I could fix it I would in a heart beat. I dont like seeing people being treated so badly. It breaks my heart to this happening to so many. I wish I good answers for you but I am afriad I dont know how to fix this. The only thing I can do is teach my three kids to not be so "one sided and blind to others". I will teach my kids that no matter who people are, what color they are or what they have makes no difference because we are all here together. I will also teach them that when you see someone in need help them and dont expect anything in return. Help because one day you will need help and someone will put out his/her hand and help you. DO UNTO OTHERS HAS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU. respect others and dont judge them.
130783
That blows.  So many people scam the system and the working folks who just need a little help get screwed.
505080
your right! They are milking the government for all they can get. crying racism if they don't continue to get free places to stay, eat, get a check etc...I feel sorry for the real victims of Katrina, but they have found cases of people actually living in St. Louis, Missouri; that collected quite a bit of money; stating they were victims just because of their race. Most of the real victims have re-started their lives, but you have the ones that are lazy,and never having anything to begin with, in new homes. What a disgrace to our country. When another catastrophe happens, there won't be any funds. Not to say there hasn't been other catastrophes, but because of the race issue; this one will continue on.
228431
It's sheer stupidity, that is for sure.  But the really sad part is some people are seriously hoping it will be that and are looking forward to it with almost a sadistic glee.  I'm sure some are thinking 'we'll show those non-believers and they will get theirs this time!"  Riiiiiggggghhhhhhhhhttttttttt!  It's just going to be a day with a lot of disappointed people is all, nothing special.
422888
I had a long post here, but I decided to change it. There were lots of details about my personal situation, but now I am going to cut to the point...\n\nYou should report these people to the organizations that are providing these services. As you said, there are people out there who really need help. And it isn't right for these volunteers to be wasting their time... Especially when they could be spending it helping out someone who needs it worse.\n\nYou may want to make sure they know if you want to be kept anonymouse. I have made people mad at me before when I reported them for wasting benefits. But it isn't right when there are people like me, no car and working hard to keep a job, further my education, and raise a kid who really need help but are getting little or none while others, such as the family you mentioned above, are taking more than they need. \n\nThere is enough in this country for everyone to live comfortably, if they would just all do and take their share. Keeping life going the way it should is a balancing act. If there is too much on one side, there isn't going to be enough on the other.
402862
Tell someone! Your being abused!!
482163
What a bunch of jerks!  Did half of you not even read the question?!  He didn't ask for money, he asked for volunteers for the construction.  Your time, your sweat, not your piggy bank.  Heaven forbid someone have to dip in their pocket for a stranger instead of throwing it at a charity who makes the recipients actually feel like charity cases instead of human beings.
584800
Because you desperately need to share...I'll volunteer to take some of your sadness away...\n\nI think most of us are trying to tell you that we wish we did have your problems. If all your money is making you so unhappy try unloading some of it on places like Louisiana or Mississippi or anyplace that has hungry people...How about taking care of the Malaria situation in any of these third world countries..no body can give you an instant answer for happiness..you have to do something about it yourself.
81847
YES! Its sooooooooo annoying!\nSome people will do anything for silly points.  I only answer questions if i truely belive i can help the person.
629949
i understand your comments and to a point id agree,but i do think when people ask for help on here it is very brave of them and they are probably desperate.i have a degree in psychogy and i can assure you ssometimes friends family will not say to you what they feel they should.\ni am however concernd to a point that although i am sure every one on here will always give thier best advice ity is open for abuse by anyone looking for and with ulterior motives.\nso yes i agree with you but would to say people telling thier problems on here is very brave and to be admired and for some this is real desperation\nmike
610575
I believe that the people that are out there trying to make changes in policies and improve the world, are out there doing it now, not sitting answering questions on yahoo.  It takes a different kind of person to actually go to other countries, endanger your own life to help and I don't mean glorified movie stars doing a 30 minute cry for help.
157225
I tend to agree.  This crap is pissing people off...and it's squandering any good will many of us may have had in regard to the plight of illegals.
473363
Yes a lot of people are helpless and would need to work until they cannot move, and it's pathetic.  The world is unfair, let's face it.  The only thing which might make you feel better is you're already better than millions of people living in Africa and other 3rd world countries where people are starving.  So don't worry too much, there are enough good people in this Country to help those in need.
477448
I must admit this has puzzled me greatly over the years. Seems we give and give when countries suffer natural or man-made disasters only to have them turn around and spit in our face. Doesn't seem right.  That's why I choose to only donate to the local rescue mission. It helps men and women who have made wrong choices in their lives get back on their feet. I don't mean to be insensitive to the terrible tragedies that befall the rest of the world, but maybe we should concentrate on helping in our own backyard more often.