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Do You Consider Yourself a Decent Person?

KYtotheCore

KYtotheCore

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I'm sure everyone here will say yes, but if that's the case why are there so many irritating people everywhere? From slow drivers in the fast lane, people who won't do a pleasant gesture like hold a door open for someone, political people with agendas to be enforced at all costs, people who beat their wives, etc.

What's wrong with the world today?

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I certainly have my moments. The older I get, the more I’ve turned into a “get off my lawn,” kind of guy. If someone is in the military, however, either retired or currently active, I’m going out of my way to hold a door/buy a beer/say thank you/etc. They get my unconditional respect. Everyone else has to earn it.
 
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npreston said:
I certainly have my moments. The older I get, the more I’ve turned into a “get off my lawn,” kind of guy. If someone is in the military, however, either retired or currently active, I’m going out of my way to hold a door/buy a beer/say thank you/etc. They get my unconditional respect. Everyone else has to earn it.
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Ummm...What about former military, who's a great...I mean GREAT official?SmokinSmile
 
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I think for the most part, most people are decent. But sometimes circumstances change your reaction to situations. My wife always tells me---" Your too nice. Your to generous". And well, she is right. I'm a softy. But, I can be quite stern when need be. She gets onto me for always giving money to panhandlers. I just say--" I did my part. What they do next ain't on me". But there are times when I'll say--"hey, would you like to join me for lumch, dinner..whatever the time is. I've had a few take me up. But most do not.
With that being said, I've always been a strong believer in your actions not truly being an indication of who you are. It's your character, morals that define you. Not your actions . But overall, I tend to feel I'm a decent person. I try to treat others as I would want them to treat me.
 
npreston said:
I certainly have my moments. The older I get, the more I’ve turned into a “get off my lawn,” kind of guy. If someone is in the military, however, either retired or currently active, I’m going out of my way to hold a door/buy a beer/say thank you/etc. They get my unconditional respect. Everyone else has to earn it.
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Those are marks of a good man, even is he roots for a horrible team! SmokinSmile
 
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Since we only see life through our own story...I think most people think their a decent person.
 
KYtotheCore said:
I'm sure everyone here will say yes, but if that's the case why are there so many irritating people everywhere? From slow drivers in the fast lane, people who won't do a pleasant gesture like hold a door open for someone, political people with agendas to be enforced at all costs, people who beat their wives, etc.

What's wrong with the world today?

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Too many Louisville fans polluting the world.
 
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People are mostly good. The seeds of goodness are inside of 99+% of the general population. I would say most of us fall in the range of 70-85% good. There are shortcomings for all of us, no question. Sometimes the 15-30% of our general weaknesses overshadow our decency and goodness.
 
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Define "decent." I think it's harder than you think, especially when dealing with gray areas.
 
I've saved 3 lives in my lifetime... 1 thinks I'm ok, 1 adores me and 1 thinks I'm an asshole.. Decency is in the eyes of the beholder. I'm done doing the responsible things. Just a happy go lucky fvcker now who tries to stay in his happy place....
 
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