Hi Medusax,

I became more compassionate because of hardship. I even understand people going to casinos and expensive dinners when they get some money. Some people are so used to being poor that they think the money will vanish overnight, so to speak. People get tired of having to go without. However, if the person does not make an effort to hold down a job or spends all their rent money with the lottery or the casino, that is a different matter. I am compassionate when the suffering is legitimate and less so when people are reckless with their money.


Some poor people suffer from pride so they have a hard time asking for money when they need it or look down on people who ask for help. I was raised in a middle class family that trusted the government, so I got used to asking for help when necessary. People approach poverty differently.