Originally Posted by KimPossible
You spelled "dam" wrong. Unless of course you meant a large structure that holds water back. I think the dam you wanted has a "n" on the end. I usually wouldn't comment, except you seem to be very concerned when you pointed out the meat vs. meet from earlier.
I think it must be quite difficult to ask anyone for help. I don't think it matters if is a stranger, a internet friend or family. I also think the good feeling you get from helping out someone in need comes no matter how close you are personally to the one you helped. I'm not sure when we have become a world of people jaded to other's needs, but it has happened. I know that I hear why people can't make their car payments at least 25 times a day. I am ashamed to say that all of the reasons have started to sound the same and they haven't stirred any empathy in me at all. This thread is a little bit of a wake-up call.
Stan - Good Luck to you. I hope you land on your feet and know that there are people here who care.
I prefer to spell it "Dam". That is just me. I don't know where our society went wrong where people can have a choice to help or not help someone. It is called America and it is my right to choose what I do with my hard earned money. I donate money and give 60% of my salary to charity. If I am going to send 60 dollars to Stan, I would rather send it to my brother that is struggling and having a much harder time than Stan. I don't have to explain myself or decisions I make to anyone. This is also a forum and I can express myself on this matter. I am sure there are a lot of people here that feel the same way as me but won't speak up. Maybe I shouldn't speak my mind but I do.
Anyway, I am glad I could stir up some emotions. Maybe more people will donate to Stan because they now hate me so much. I wish him the best of luck... but I am sorry... I have lost a lot of money these past 2 years. I also donated enough this year.