Langstraat : Maybe, that is the problem with us as a society today, we tend to forget others, and think of ourselves, even here in Holland we have the down and outs, eighter through drink, drugs or illness,.
you see them trying to sell small magazines, they stand out in the rain, cold and snow, just for a few pence, but that few pence pays for a bed wash and something to eat, as they try to save what is left of their dignity
I used just walk past when they offered me a small magazine cost 50p, nothing, but then I remembered a guy, who had problems and had to sleep in his car for 2 months, going to the public toilets for a wash and shave, and only getting part time work, for 2-3 hours a day,but it helped, so now when I'm in the town I always pay the price of two. then give him one back, he keeps his pride and dignity... as you say, but for the grace of god goes I....John 2000