Just the other day Clara wrote something in the forum about the crime rate seeming to be high when you are the victim. Having been the victim once or twice I completely understand what she means: even if the odds are one in one million and you turn out to be the one, the effective odds for you are 100%.
If you read the forum on SociedadSouthron.net, you know that a local taxi driver was murdered. And we can safely assume that the effect on his family must be monumental. I therefore suggest, that we do something about it as a community: take up a collection amongst ourselves for the family of the driver.
As a Christian, the parable of the Good Samaritan commands me to do the good that is in front of me in so much as I am able. As a libertarian, who has had some success in the world, I believe I have a moral obligation to help the needy, especially if I am going to deride and deplore government charities. I believe in noblesse oblige and am certain it has a central role in any free and voluntary society.
When Davy Crockett served in the United States Congress, another congressman died and the House members were debating a pension for the widow. Crockett, being a man of principle said that he could not vote to spend other people’s money on his sympathy. But, he went on to tell the other members that he would however, spend his own money on sympathy, and that he was $20 sympathetic for the widow (a lot of money in those days) and that he would pass around his famous coonskin hat to the other members so they could express their sympathy similarly.
In the spirit of Davy Crockett, I will tell you that The Southron is $100 sympathetic toward the family of the taxi driver, and pass my virtual hat around (Lord knows it is big enough).
If you would like to add your sympathy to mine perhaps we can help the family with at least one problem. (If you are in the US and wish to contribute, send me an e-mail and I will tell you how you can write a check and mail it to a US address.).
Everyone is encouraged to help if:
•     their circumstances allow,
•     their consciences dictate, and
•     they are so inclined.
For those of you who pray, remember the family of the slain taxi driver in your prayers. For those of you who do not, at least hold a good thought for them.
While I appreciate your Christian concern for the murdered taxi drivers family, it would appear to be an arreglo de cuentas as no money was taken
Left by John Peee on January 13th, 2007
An arreglo de cuentas was something indeed considered because no money was taken, true. But apparently it was not the case, anyway. The latest news I heard seemed to agree on the fact that all indicated that the murderer meant to steal the money and got scared as things went out of hands, running away from the place.
Left by Elenacam on January 16th, 2007
Perhaps this was an arreglo de cuentas, perhaps not. Regardless of the reason there are children left without a father and a woman left alone to raise them. Doubtful any of the above played a guilty role. Even if they did, extending a hand can do no harm and may indeed move them in a positive direction. I feel moved, if not obliged, to do so.
Left by clara on January 17th, 2007