the poor

So much for keeping up with posting everyday.

Work has been hectic, but only mildly so. Next week I start volunteering at the local shelter, and my duties will include serving meals and bible study. I'm not very religious, but I don't see any reason to to help others, especially if religion is what they use to keep themselves on the paths they choose.

I don't believe in the undeserving poor. I'm sure I've said that before. This is what I believe:

If I ran a shelter, and every day a man came in for food and left. And then everyday he got himself drunk and high, and the next day came back asking for food and shelter and clothes and a shower, I would give it to him. If he wanted to get sober, if he wanted a job, if he wanted to better his education, or get healthcare, all these would be available to him. At no cost, including his sobriety. I don't see the use in forcing people to be a certain way, just to get good food and clean water and some medicine. We're all humans. There is no such thing as the undeserving poor.