Monday, April 18, 2016

Should I?

Have I become more cynical and unfeeling? 

An old woman approached me and asked for $2. She said she had dropped her wallet and needed cash for her lunch.  I was quite wary, told her I had no small change and left the area. 

I wasn't sure whether she was a scammer or genuinely needed money. 

As I walked away I felt a mixture of guilt, confusion and cynicism. 

Should I have just given her some money? Regardless of whether she was genuine or not? 

I don't know. I chose to walk away and now I am burdened somewhat by these thoughts and wondering if I am a bad person. 

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