What is wrong with people today?

[dockmurgw]

When all else fails...read the directions.

Good Samaritan Law States 2025

Discover population, economy, health, and more with the most comprehensive global statistics at your fingertips.

worldpopulationreview.com

 

[Phenix]

Two weeks ago I tripped over my own feet in a hardware store and fell flat on my face. People were getting in each others way helping me to get up. I am 80 and getting up can be a challenge. I made sure to thank them and assure them I wasn't going to sue the store. Midwest people tend to look out for each other.

Unfortunately, even if the injured person does not want to sue, the insurance company of the injured party DOES, and will.

 

[prairieviper]

Then, two different "men" were trying to get in and also looked at him as if he were a giant inconvenience, turned around and left. Several others did the same thing.

Those two were not men.

 

[Faulkner]

 

[kamloops67]

Oh oh I got another one lol
Was working on set of concrete stairs by the end of a grocery store
An old fat guy was driving his power scooter near us and got it "stuck" in a spot of gravel where the blacktop had been pulled up
He rudely demanded I push his scooter for him
I recognized this old trouble maker from the drugstore my wife worked at and a case of vandalism he did at a car show . He could walk fine was just fat and lazy
After I had ignored him he turned to my apprentice , he was a good kid and was raised well
He demanded that Dan should push him , I interrupted saying no leave him be ,we got work to do
Well Dan was a good kid and decided he'd help the old guy anyway, he pushed and pushed and could not budge the scooter
Finally he asked the old guy if he could take a little of weight off the scooter so he could push it
The old fat guy swore rudely and stepped off of the scooter easily leaving my young friend appalled that he had nearly put his back out trying to help the lazy old man
Dan had something to say to the old guy and I laughed pretty hard
That was nearly 20 years ago and we still laugh about it

 

[tripledipper]

About two years ago while going to a Dr. appointment with my wife I took a hard fall and she was unable to pick me up. This was in a hallway which contained a few different medical offices and a man without hesitation helped my wife to get me on my feet. There are still good people in this world who come to the aid of those who need assistance but I'm not so sure about today's youth, some of whom who would have laughed and kept going on with absolutely no concern for others.

 

[venomballistics]

We were at the Credit Union the other day and an elderly man with a walker fell as he was trying to come in. The doors open out, and he fell right across the doors, blocking both of them.
A "lady" was right behind him, looked at him like he was in her way, and left. Then, two different "men" were trying to get in and also looked at him as if he were a giant inconvenience, turned around and left. Several others did the same thing.
Since he was blocking the doors, I couldn't get out to help him.
He finally moved enough for me to get out and help him up, but he had to just lay there for probably 5 minutes as people just left instead of trying to help this poor old guy.
Where did common decency and respect for the elderly go?

Covid happened.
The disease itself was of little consequence. The impact of social distancing and the rise of the maskholes can be seen far and wide.

 

[LVSteve]

When all else fails...read the directions.

Good Samaritan Law States 2025

Discover population, economy, health, and more with the most comprehensive global statistics at your fingertips.

worldpopulationreview.com

"Read the directions" is right. From the linked article with emphasis added:-

"Good Samaritan laws don't guarantee that someone won't file a civil lawsuit, but make it less likely that someone providing help will get sued. It's a good idea to understand the Good Samaritan laws where you live if you are the type of person to step up and help someone in need."

So your finances may still take a hit in defending a lawsuit that takes place regardless of any Good Samaritan laws in your state. Given the cost of going to law and the way most Americans run their finances, the GS laws can look a bit hollow.

 

[Phenix]

"Read the directions" is right. From the linked article with emphasis added:-

"Good Samaritan laws don't guarantee that someone won't file a civil lawsuit, but make it less likely that someone providing help will get sued. It's a good idea to understand the Good Samaritan laws where you live if you are the type of person to step up and help someone in need."

So your finances may still take a hit in defending a lawsuit that takes place regardless of any Good Samaritan laws in your state. Given the cost of going to law and the way most Americans run their finances, the GS laws can look a bit hollow.

Even if you are able to get out of the civil suit it will still cost you money.

 

[The Last Standing Knight]

In our litigation crazy society, nobody wants to touch a person who may be hurt lest they be accused of their help making any injury worse, resulting in being sued into bankruptcy.

Sometimes these crazy situations are officially sanctioned. In the UK the police are banned from going into water to try and save somebody on "health and safety at work" grounds. This was questioned not long ago by a coroner overseeing an inquest, and the police force in question stood firm on the policy with complete backing from the Home Office.

I'm sure there are many other similarly insane examples in other developed societies. These are the results of the "development" of our societies post-WWII.

A former associate lived in the UK for three years working in the energy business in the 80's. This was when the good Samaritan laws were coming to pass here. He their government's official line was: "Leave it to the professionals...." In other words if someone was having a heart attack in front of you, assisting was "strongly discouraged" and to call an ambulance. His company's policy was a blunt "don't get involved". Has this ever changed over there?

 

[The Last Standing Knight]

Working with the "public," I have seen people help fallen elderly many times. It is quite common here in Texas.

Yes (raising my hand). Not too long ago as a matter of fact.

 

[Puller]

Covid happened.
The disease itself was of little consequence. The impact of social distancing and the rise of the maskholes can be seen far and wide.

Yep, a lot of folks bought into the China flu hype with it's 99.9% survival rate. Goes to show how easily the drive by media can manipulate.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

 

[LVSteve]

A former associate lived in the UK for three years working in the energy business in the 80's. This was when the good Samaritan laws were coming to pass here. He their government's official line was: "Leave it to the professionals...." In other words if someone was having a heart attack in front of you, assisting was "strongly discouraged" and to call an ambulance. His company's policy was a blunt "don't get involved". Has this ever changed over there?

Short version, no. However, the issues with ambulance response time in the UK means that the public's view on this likely has.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

I often go into nearby affluent Princeton, NJ. You'd be surprised how many people can't be bothered clearing their walks after an ice or snow storm-there is an ordnance that requires clearance after 24 hours. One friend lives in an upscale condo development, they do not have numbered parking spaces, after a snowfall there is always someone taking a space someone else cleared.

 

[LVSteve]

I often go into nearby affluent Princeton, NJ. You'd be surprised how many people can't be bothered clearing their walks after an ice or snow storm-there is an ordnance that requires clearance after 24 hours. One friend lives in an upscale condo development, they do not have numbered parking spaces, after a snowfall there is always someone taking a space someone else cleared.

Snow clearance outside your house is one huge difference between the US and the UK. Back in England nowhere has an ordinance on sidewalk clearance. Why? Here's the thinking. So you clear the snow, there is a little bit of melt, and then a refreeze. Now the bit you cleared has ice on it, not snow. That's way more dangerous, and by clearing the snow YOU made it that way, and any injury is on you. If you leave it as snow au naturelle, then the pedestrians have already made the choice to walk in the snow when they left the house. If they fall over, it's on them and their personal responsibility.

 

[SWOH]

Oh oh I got another one lol
Was working on set of concrete stairs by the end of a grocery store
An old fat guy was driving his power scooter near us and got it "stuck" in a spot of gravel where the blacktop had been pulled up
He rudely demanded I push his scooter for him
I recognized this old trouble maker from the drugstore my wife worked at and a case of vandalism he did at a car show . He could walk fine was just fat and lazy
After I had ignored him he turned to my apprentice , he was a good kid and was raised well
He demanded that Dan should push him , I interrupted saying no leave him be ,we got work to do
Well Dan was a good kid and decided he'd help the old guy anyway, he pushed and pushed and could not budge the scooter
Finally he asked the old guy if he could take a little of weight off the scooter so he could push it
The old fat guy swore rudely and stepped off of the scooter easily leaving my young friend appalled that he had nearly put his back out trying to help the lazy old man
Dan had something to say to the old guy and I laughed pretty hard
That was nearly 20 years ago and we still laugh about it

People can ask for my help, but demanding will get you nowhere. It's usually indicative of the entitled mentality of a person who could do something themselves but won't.

 

[duke2002]

We live in a time where if we dont teach our kids or grandkids no one will teach them to be a decent human being. School sure hell wont. Society is too worried about how everyone perceives everyone and ther status. We have become shallow people!

 

[CajunBass]

I don't know. My observations recently have been just the opposite. My wife is handicapped, and walks with a cane on her good days. We have observed people, of all ages, races and some who apparently couldn't speak English, but we really notice the young ones, who will run to get to the door to hold it for her. Then wait to open the inside door also. They're polite to her, telling her to take her time, "I'm in no hurry.".

Why just a couple of hours ago, I took her by the arm, into a WaWa store to use the ladies room. When I got to the door, I told her "You're on your own from here." A young woman just behind me spoke up. "I've got her sir" as she took her arm "Let me help you Ma'am". Then to me, "I'll stay with her until she's ready to leave." And she did.

We've seen this not just around home, but from the Carolina's to New Jersey. From Eastern Shore to the Blue Ridge.

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

I shoot a pretty good well run monthly 2gun ZSA match at Flatwoods range outside of Hubert NC weather permitting [didn't shoot last Saturday as the heat index was over 100]. A lot of the Camp Lejeune marines that compete there wear trauma kits on their gear. I assume they are well trained and competent with them. A good thing. Hopefully they will never be needed. Would just like to thank them.