Wow! What a strange and sad place to have met like that. You are strong and it shows and we all Thank you for this very brave stance! You are an inspiration to all!
Like some of the PI's commenters, I'm not crazy about the headline, which pretty much echoes the PI's headline. Might as well have something like, "Fucking asshole does a good thing."
Anyway, the PI has the man's photograph and mentions where he can be found, so I'll slip him a dollar when I see him.
Of what significance is the fact that this guy was convicted of a felony? A felony is not necessarily a serious crime anymore. Most felons did nothing more than commit prohibition violations.
@9: guess I should have looked at the article first. But, just as I suspected. Jason's a piece of work for sure, but this doesn't surprise me at all. He's a good egg who bends over backwards to help others. No matter how down and out he is, he keeps talking about a vet center to help homeless vets. Too bad there isn't such a place for him to go to.
@10: I'm an atheist, and if someone feels inclined to perform last rites at my death, I'll be honored and touched by the gesture. Mind you, not every atheist feels the way I do, but at moments of extreme crisis it's not unreasonable for people to fall into ritual.
That story of the Good Samaritan that rightwing Christians will hold up high... the same rightwing Christians that treat the homeless as lazy scum... This is *exactly* that story, writ now.
Will the rightwing bangers learn? Of course not, that's impossible...
@15: iawtc. If someone wants to pray for me, go for it. But understand that I will wish you well and luck and all, but won't be praying for you in return.
Both times!
So only the hobo is a hero? Quick, give him a cookie for doing what most people would do and have the city declare a day for him.
I wonder if I remember enough from my Catholic upbringing to give someone Last Rites. I totally would do it if I could.
Anyway, the PI has the man's photograph and mentions where he can be found, so I'll slip him a dollar when I see him.
Yes, the three felonies, according to the article, were for drugs.
http://www.seattleweekly.com/2007-11-28/…
I would highly recommend fact checking this story. Do police officers regularly employ homeless addicts in crowd control as he stated in this story?
No mention of him here:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/lo…
http://www.seattleweekly.com/2007-11-28/…
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/lo…
Will the rightwing bangers learn? Of course not, that's impossible...