I was doing some maintenance work at our church this week when a man in worn out clothes came into the office and said he was hungry and asked if we could help him. I took $10 out of my wallet and gave it to him so he could go to the grocery store for a sandwich.
I didn’t change this guy’s life. But I hopefully gave him the hope and energy to spend a few minutes looking for a way for him to change his own life.
I just hope that none of you giving Romney s... for this act saw me do that (sarcasm).
I’ve made similar gestures. I didn’t do it on a campaign rope line though and if I was ever a politician on a rope line I wouldn’t be so self-serving as to reach for my wallet in front of everyone and hand over some bills.
Romney has staff. He could have done the same thing discretely — this was done for show.
I was doing some maintenance work at our church when a man in worn out clothes came into the office and said he was hungry and asked if we could help him.
There are actually a few down-and-out people, not poor by their own means, but by fate and circumstance. They all wish to get back on their feet again and become productive citizens. On the other hand, most are bums and nothing more and have no intention on improving themselves.
Believe me, he found a sap and he will return for more.