I am with you Sarah T, one never knows n hope to find nice person when in need of whatever....
My friends use to called me "lucky", it all depends where one step---hey bye sometimes we step in doo doo... even getting out of the car or on the sidewalk!

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WE can not give up on human/people or humanity, no I admit I do not send my money to where ever, because it does not go to them unless the goverment sends it and there again...?
Their government has to do for their people...
Being of modest revenu now, I help my neigbours, and you know I receive cakes, and muffins, fudge and even soup from them, now I am not exactly a "Needy", it was just neibourgly. I guess I would say I am a likable personality....no bravado for the ego...trying to explain why it works for some: pers

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My best experience was from a total stranger in New York of all places, he was very kind and I was very mefiant...He had kind words-this time it was for my soul that was in pain. Never knew his name or who he was. He mentioneed Kind human words for my damaged soul. Don't know why he hit it right. Never saw him again this "angel". He alleged my pain, icognito. To this day I am very recognessant to this person.

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My friend saw a car off the expressway in the field, went to help--was accused of having pushed the car off the road, because they were more than one and all certified so in court...She promised herself never to stop to assist anymore.

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Hum...I have been in a lot of situations needing help and curiously a good "angel" always came by. The reverse follows the same, I helped a lot of people, even 2 lifes near death. The ones that get paid to render services don't show up or show up at a much later time. Ex: I waited all night for a AAA locksmith having broken my key in the doorlock-calling every hour the service. He did not works night, I found out at 09:00 when He showed, park in a after hour tow away zone I had stayed with the car-living 15 min. away. A good person kept me company and sleep close by on a bench in case...How about that? Did not see no cops, no taxis-Yaw cops at 08:30 AM that took me for a lady of the night-still waiting for the locksmith! Not even asking me what I was doing there. I was royally P....
That guy on the bench mentionned he could "hotwire" start the car-Neither I wanted my car towed or have work done on it. Wainting for the locksmith. They at AAA never checked if the guy worked night. I gave them plenty in the ear and went to work...

I still pay for AAA and frankly hope not to need them except for battery charge in my driveway. I am to this day laudind the good samaritain that keep an eye on me all night.
Thinking back and forward now I would have my car "towed home".

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There is also the thing when we find out we are plain gullible for believing a sob story and helping someone. I had an incident in a supermarket car park where a guy was asking people for help. His story was his wife was pregnant, they had ran out of petrol and he only wanted money to phone someone. We gave him some change then saw him ask others then i reported him to the supermarket security staff. The guy was a conman and his car worked when they approached him.

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The particular 'good samaritan' case you mention has a couple of important details omitted. Like the fact that the 'rescuer' was drunk and had no clue what she was doing. She and the driver of the other car were friends and had been out drinking. She saw her friend crash, and just drunkenly yanked her out of the car.
Another point: Oh yeah, the crashed car was not actually on fire! There was absolutely no danger of flame or explosion!
And yet everyone here sides with the drunk who caused the injuries in this case. I used to think Care2 members were intelligent.
The resulting legislation was designed to protect accident victims from the dangers of untrained, stupid, drunk, or stoned would-be rescuers.
When it comes to aiding others in need, just use your brains, people! Helping somebody who needs assistance at a gas station is one thing, but hauling people out of a car should be left to the people with the training and equipment to do so.

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A shame society and the legal system have stolen our faith in mankind, yet again. As mentioned earlier, camera's will prove our innocense. I thought it was "innocent until proven guilty". No longer the standard rule. We must Now Prove to be good Samaritans, instead of appreciated for the kind assistance. Plus many in todays society many are now Trapping the kind hearted for malicious intent. Geeze, we're better off sociallly dealing with Animals as it is easier to decipher their intent. One of the main reasons I prefer to stay home with my animals, society sucks more and more every day. Not quite the Christmas Spirit so I'll wish God's Blessing to All the Do Gooders. It is you that help restore one's faith in mankind.

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Anybody remember some months ago when a man was hit on the New York(?)street by a car in broad daylight (maybe a couple of cars) and absolutely no one went to his rescue? The camera showed people watching and then walking away like it was not any of their business. Yep, these days remind me of Lord of the Flies. If the female victim (in this incident) has a son, daughter who was in the same situation as she was, there might be no question as to whether she would want her children maimed or just plain dead.

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Hi Robbie, I live in Canada (being from Europe)and don't agree. People here are VERY friendly and always have time to help. Maybe we have a different 'sueing policy'. I have friends in the states and can see a difference.

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