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[quote name='Heaven's Cloud'][color=indigo] Don?t get me wrong, it is tragic that the girl didn?t receive comprehensive psychiatric aid before the hole situation went down. But she didn?t, and now everyone should just step back and chalk her death up to a culling of the herd. [/color][/QUOTE] She was already diagosed with depression. She was probably taking medicine or getting therapy or something already. It sounded like her parents cared enough to talk with her and deal with such things. Sometimes stuff just doesn't work. Depression varies from person to person. It may have seemed alright to everyone around her -- like a child crying over a broken toy -- something they should be able to get over. The girl may very well have not been able to get over it as easily as everyone assumed. I think the parent is definately responsible for harassment. The mother was being ridiculously rude, mean, and downright stupid. An adult is an adult, and whether they like it or not, they're held up to higher standards than a thirteen year old.

[B]TO EVERYONE WRITING IN THIS THREAD:[/B] I think this thread has gotten to be a fight over who's right and who's wrong when really, not everyone is going to agree on this subject. It's not that important on [I]who[/I] gives [I]how[/I]. It's more important to just give. Maybe where you live, the homeless lie, but there's no proof every one in the world lies. Maybe where you live, it's easier to work in a soup kitchen or at an ophanage, but not everywhere has those. Maybe where you live, it's easier to help people you see or know, but there will always be needy strangers. There are billions of ways to help and only a handfull willing to do it. I don't see a reason to argue about [I]ways[/I] people help. I'm just happy that there are people willing to do something with their lives other than take care of themselves. Sometimes that's all you [I]can[/I] do, but for those of us who have more than we could ever need (or use), we should at least take out the time to help someone...anyone. I'm asking anyone who reads this post to think about what they've been saying throughout this thread and what they've been doing everywhere else. If you've been argueing about whether you're right or not, you should probably realize that people aren't going to listen when you try to force them to see your views. It's easier to say, "You have your views. I have mine," than it is to fight about it. Then again, some people like to start arguements and fights. I don't. I'm not trying to offend anyone, but I'm beginning to think all people are trying to do is prove who's right. All Rachmaninoff did was ask if you would help or not. I highly doubt they meant to start all the arguements that have ensued. These 'talks' have gone way past 'constructive discussions'. They've gotten to be forceful people trying to push their ideas on others. Also, [B]Neuvoxraiha[/B], I really don't think Japan_86 meant any harm by calling where you live your home. Most of the time where people live is their home -- simple misunderstanding. And the way you've been talking about the homeless and others on this thread, it makes it sound like all people are dumb -- the homeless because they have a reason they can't take care of themselves (not all reasons are crack and drinking), and the people who help them because [I]all homeless are bad.[/I] I don't mean to do anything but state my opinion, but what you've been saying makes it sound like no one but you, the [I]official[/I] organizations, and those you see using your help are right. And there are more ways to help people than these three. Giving to the homeless is a way to have faith in someone else whom you'll probably never see again. Some people like this. Others don't. Both ideas are fine, and they both work.

[quote name='Japan_86'][SIZE="1"]Ok, if they have change in their hand, by the phone, but not enough change, then sure. Not everyone is a drug addict, at least in Washington State. Don't let your past experiences think everyone is the same as the people you have come across. Sorry I should been clearer for anyone unfamiliar with eating with friends. Eating dinner with a friend does not take very long however it does take time to prepare a meal. Not only that but it also takes time to eat it in a proper manner to enjoy the hard cooking. We only had seven minutes for dinner so that obviously wasn't enough time. It's not a hard thing to do to help people and be smart about it. Volunteering at a soup kitchen works wonders. Homeless get fed and they do not get money for drugs. They just get a full stomach, and perhaps a cookie or two for on the go.[/SIZE][/QUOTE] Thanks for being kind. It takes a lot of guts to be kind in this world anymore. I try, and sometimes, I find myself failing. I can't say I'll always do nice things for strangers, but I don't find it hard to believe someone would. I've given money to a priest (in Las Vegas) on the side of the road just because he had a sign that said 'Giving money to the poor.' I don't know what he actually did with that money, but at the time (and even now), I don't really care. I'm glad I did it. Maybe he needed to know someone cared. I agree that it sounds strange to drop everything to go help someone you don't know, but I don't find it that unbelieveable. I've made new friends by helping people I don't know. Don't knock people for saying they try to help everyone. One of the greatest gifts a person will ever get is the ability to give to someone else (even if it means giving up something for yourself). I apologize if this affends anyone, but those who say that you can't be willing to try and help everyone are just making an excuse not to. I may not always want to, but I'm willing to try. I like helping people. It makes them smile, and it makes me a better person. (I'm not trying to say people who don't help others are bad people though. Don't take it that way.) I believe we should support those who are willing to give anything to help someone EVEN IF IT'S UNBELIEVEABLE TO US. It's not that unbelievable to them.

I've got a manga going on. I can't draw, but my artist is good. Check it out at [url]http://theworldsuicidepoem.deviantart.com/[/url]. It might give you some ideas on how you should go about designing characters. That's mainly what's up there. We haven't gotten any of the [I]actual[/I] manga up there. Hope it helps give you some ideas. Oh...sorry, but none of the writing is up. I don't plan on putting the scripts up. They're too easy to steal.

I've been writing just about all my life. I'm working on a story with a friend of mine, and I'm working on a manga with an artist. Right now though, I am low on ideas. I was hoping there was an artist that needed help with their writing. I'm not guaranteeing I [I]can[/I] help, but I surely will try. I think this would help my writing ability by perking up my 'hey-i-just-thought-of-an-idea' sense. It's not working well right now. E-mail me at [email]yugo_wolfy@hotmail.com[/email] if you think you fit these qualifications. You can check out my website for more stuff to look at, but the writing is several years old, so it really stinks. Plus, it's fanfiction...so...yea. The site is [url]http://www.freewebs.com/yugokitari/[/url]. When it comes to the writing, I would really like to help out with an already started story. I can make a plot line and stuff, but I'd like to know what you're looking for in the beginnning. :catgirl: