“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
I've had this sort of thing happen to me twice, and I still haven't paid it forward. I think I'll remedy that soon.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
I bought a random person a pizza on Reddit a few weeks ago.
I went to the Random Acts of Pizza forum, but 99% of those people are pathetic. so I went to normal forums and found someone. Rather than give someone imaginary gold, I gave them pizza.
“I just don’t want to be forced into doing something,” said Schorsch, who is also a political consultant. “This is turning into a social phenomenon and I had to put an end to it.”
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
but I think if you really want to help, find someone that obviously needs help, like the homeless,” Schorsch said.
Good point, but at the same time, you're making it sound like someone buying a stranger a cup of coffee is evil. You must work in politics.
“I just don’t want to be forced into doing something,” said Schorsch, who is also a political consultant. “This is turning into a social phenomenon and I had to put an end to it.”
Like being forced into a socialized medical program?
I do completely agree that these "chains" probably should go away. I love the concept of paying for the person behind you, but by no means should they feel obligated to do the same.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Yeah, if the Starbucks employees would quit asking if they want to continue it, then the whole thing would become less annoying. Let it happen or not organically.
"ATTENTION: Customers browsing porn must hold magazines with both hands at all times!"