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We Need To Look Out For Other People

The right thing to do is the right thing to do.

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"I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care."

- Lou Holtz

Bobby believes in doing the right thing. He believes in standing up for people, looking out for them, and being kind to those that deserve it. He genuinely wants people to be okay. Good people, specifically. People that don't take pleasure in the misery of other people.

I really do wish more people cared. Cared about that woman on the news that was raped, even though they don't know her. About that homeless man, they walk by who hasn't eaten in several days.

Sometimes it seems like people only think about "me, me, me." Why? That's an actual question. Why is it that the most disgusting thing can happen to someone and nobody cares? You have police officers that don't act when a woman is forcibly raped.

Corrupt politicians that don't care about struggling families as long as they have heavy pockets. What is it that makes someone not care? I understand self-preservation, making sure that you're ok but how can you just not give an absolute shit about anyone else but you're self?

We need more people that care and are willing to do something about it. To see if that sad looking stranger you see walking is ok. To see if there's anything you can do to make things easier. If you're reading this, I encourage you to care. To help someone if you see them in trouble, even if you don't know them. To do the right thing, even if it's not popular.

I encourage you to give a shit about someone other than yourself.

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