Friday, 1 July 2011

The Good Samaritan

   A few days ago I came across a man passed out on the steps of a house for sale. He turned out to be in a drunk stupor but from afar he looked dead. I watched as many passed by this man no one stopping to see if he was alright. He could have been dead or dying, but everyone just passed him by thinking it's not their problem. If someone is hurt and you can do something about it, then it is your problem.
   My grandma, grandpa and I went to see if this man was okay, and while he was snoring, and therefore alive, he would not wake to any amount of noise or proding. Out of concern and I'm guessing a little disgust my grandma phoned the police. It turns out the police were looking for him. I have no idea what was going on, but the police arrived and did not just give him a talking to or drive him home. The police arrested this man for crimes I do not know about. The point is you can't just assume that someone is okay if they are lying sleeeping on a doorstep.
   Many students today know basic first aid including C.P.R. It's my opinion that many lives could be saved not by learning first aid but by actually having the guts to put the training to use. If you are too scared to approach someone who needs help you might as well not know the first aid information. It can be scary and down right terrifying to help someone you don't know. For all you know they could jump up and attack or injury you is some way. I get why people might fear this as I currently live in the murder capital of Canada, but it's worth taking risks if you save someone's life or at least give them a higher chance of survival. Next time you see someone laying on the street take a chance and safe a life. They may not be as okay as they appear.
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Off of vacation now, and ready to catch up on those 8 posts.

Doctor Who Quote
The fourth doctor being ridiculous as per usual.
The Doctor: Why don't you give me the gun and then I can keep an eye on myself so I don't get up to any funny business.

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