Personal dilemma - please enlighten me

[hofmann]

I have no idea who that is, but let's just all be kind to animals. On another note, there is one thing the PAP govt has done which i approve is that community cats and dogs are spared from culling, there is outright ban of putting them to sleep just for being strays. The process is more humane now, strays are caught and neutered/sterilised and released back to their original surroundings, so your community cats you see downstairs will be there till they die, they just unable to reporduce though, which is a good thing. Also, all such procedures are carried out free of charge as vets can claim back the costs from govt. Rehoming and fostering is also big now and you can see that HDBs now allow larger dogs to be homed there to facilitate this. Many things I do not like about PAP, but this is the right way in the right direction. The main problem of pets ownership now is irresponsible and inconsiderate pet owners more than anything.

Next step should be compulsory micro tagging for all pets.

Jane Goodall was made famous in the movie Gorillas in the Mist. She devoted her life to the gorillas.

 

[garlic]

not true sir, SPCA told me that if nobody adopts the strays that they caught, they will be put to sleep.
SPCA also told me that if my location less accessible, they want to charge me for asking them to pick-up strays.

Yes, that is unfortunately still the case, but before it was put to sleep.. now there is effort to rehome the strays at dog shelters first, dog shelters will find adopters and if no adopters, shelters will keep them there first till they are full or unable to house them. The crucial part though, is that the stray dogs now have a much, much longer period of survival before they are put to sleep, which increases their chances of staying alive compared to previously. Like i said, it is a step in the right direction, small steps and not a perfect solution, if there ever is one.

 

[Chase]

Yes, that is unfortunately still the case, but before it was put to sleep.. now there is effort to rehome the strays at dog shelters first, dog shelters will find adopters and if no adopters, shelters will keep them there first till they are full or unable to house them. The crucial part though, is that the stray dogs now have a much, much longer period of survival before they are put to sleep, which increases their chances of staying alive compared to previously. Like i said, it is a step in the right direction, small steps and not a perfect solution, if there ever is one.

SPCA is all about money bro. To them it is just a job. Nothing noble about the people.

Only special care and best efforts are only for strays that are news-worthy.

 

[glockman]

You are more like michael fassbender in Shame who happens to feed dogs and cats

Joking ah, but you always sound like you have sperm up to your eyeballs.

Haven't seen that movie, but will check it out

Sperm up to my eyeballs? Probably, because my brain is a semen bag.

 

[glockman]

hahaha, mai gek gek, I know why u feed strays

I would never do that. Sekali, the squirrel whack my nuts how? Seow liao!

 

[glockman]

Next step should be compulsory micro tagging for all pets.

Jane Goodall was made famous in the movie Gorillas in the Mist. She devoted her life to the gorillas.

And chimps too, if I am not wrong.

 

[hofmann]

Haven't seen that movie, but will check it out

Sperm up to my eyeballs? Probably, because my brain is a semen bag.

oh you're going to love the movie. and maybe have a new idol after that.

 

[ChristJohnny]

Sorry, I am a bit dumb, or maybe I am really slow. I understand the story but what's the message for SOS? Donate or not donate? Confused.

This is another story that has no conclusion. Just like asking a stock broker when is the right time to buy stock ... he will have a lot of analysis and theory but end of the day cannot give a straight answer to buy or not to buy.

Based on the story, no one in this world will work hard ... have a sizable retirement funds may or may not be a good omen. WTF.

Race and IQ

 

[hofmann]

Based on the story, no one in this world will work hard ... have a sizable retirement funds may or may not be a good omen. WTF.

The story exists and hard working folks exists. There is free will to choose. There is no contradiction. Only choices and consequences.

So what would Christjohnny say to SOS' question?

 

[mojito]

Sorry, let me rant a bit.

Lately, I made a (not big) donation to a poor Thai hospital. I am not well-to-do but the amount means a lot to the Thai people. My due diligence confirmed that the money bought supplies to the hospital.

Times are bad now and the hospital needs more help now and I hope to giving them more. My close friend and family are sad, angry, and disappointed with my decision because if I match the first donation amount, it will cripple my finances. To them, it is like so foolish not to save for rainy days ahead (recession) and at least, my priority should be to help my extended family if I want to be helpful.

I feel foolish, that everyone says that i am not thinking with my brains.
I feel angry, that I am trying to do good, but in return, I am perceived as reckless and disappointed my loved ones.
It supposed to be for charity; I never asked for anything but in return, I get sadness.

Stupid no cure right?
I guess this is life. Might as well spend the money on drinks and cigarettes, everyone will be happier, including myself.

Thanks for reading.

U do charity to feel good right? If u don't feel as good helping your relatives u should tell them so and fuck off from their lives. Go.

 

[Chase]

U do charity to feel good right? If u don't feel as good helping your relatives u should tell them so and fuck off from their lives. Go.

did too much bad things in life. that's why.
I am not perfect. I am just strong on surface, not all the way through.

 

[jw5]

You have done your part with the first donation. Suggest that you don't make the second donation and keep the money for a rainy day for yourself.

Another suggestion is to make a will leaving your money to the hospital and tell your close friend and family members about this. Depending on their reaction to this, it may be time to get new friends to replace them. A negative reaction from them means they are more concerned about themselves than you.

Sorry, let me rant a bit.

Lately, I made a (not big) donation to a poor Thai hospital. I am not well-to-do but the amount means a lot to the Thai people. My due diligence confirmed that the money bought supplies to the hospital.

Times are bad now and the hospital needs more help now and I hope to giving them more. My close friend and family are sad, angry, and disappointed with my decision because if I match the first donation amount, it will cripple my finances. To them, it is like so foolish not to save for rainy days ahead (recession) and at least, my priority should be to help my extended family if I want to be helpful.

I feel foolish, that everyone says that i am not thinking with my brains.
I feel angry, that I am trying to do good, but in return, I am perceived as reckless and disappointed my loved ones.
It supposed to be for charity; I never asked for anything but in return, I get sadness.

Stupid no cure right?
I guess this is life. Might as well spend the money on drinks and cigarettes, everyone will be happier, including myself.

Thanks for reading.

 

[melzp]

Sorry, let me rant a bit.

Lately, I made a (not big) donation to a poor Thai hospital. I am not well-to-do but the amount means a lot to the Thai people. My due diligence confirmed that the money bought supplies to the hospital.

Times are bad now and the hospital needs more help now and I hope to giving them more. My close friend and family are sad, angry, and disappointed with my decision because if I match the first donation amount, it will cripple my finances. To them, it is like so foolish not to save for rainy days ahead (recession) and at least, my priority should be to help my extended family if I want to be helpful.

I feel foolish, that everyone says that i am not thinking with my brains.
I feel angry, that I am trying to do good, but in return, I am perceived as reckless and disappointed my loved ones.
It supposed to be for charity; I never asked for anything but in return, I get sadness.

Stupid no cure right?
I guess this is life. Might as well spend the money on drinks and cigarettes, everyone will be happier, including myself.

Thanks for reading.

1. My take is that you are foolish to do so unless you hv extra extra surpluses.

2. You and I may not understand Th culture deeply. Indirectly, they are angry that you do
not practice CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME.

3. There are lots of Th philanthrophist

Sorry, let me rant a bit.

Lately, I made a (not big) donation to a poor Thai hospital. I am not well-to-do but the amount means a lot to the Thai people. My due diligence confirmed that the money bought supplies to the hospital.

Times are bad now and the hospital needs more help now and I hope to giving them more. My close friend and family are sad, angry, and disappointed with my decision because if I match the first donation amount, it will cripple my finances. To them, it is like so foolish not to save for rainy days ahead (recession) and at least, my priority should be to help my extended family if I want to be helpful.

I feel foolish, that everyone says that i am not thinking with my brains.
I feel angry, that I am trying to do good, but in return, I am perceived as reckless and disappointed my loved ones.
It supposed to be for charity; I never asked for anything but in return, I get sadness.

Stupid no cure right?
I guess this is life. Might as well spend the money on drinks and cigarettes, everyone will be happier, including myself.

Thanks for reading.
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[melzp]

Sorry, let me rant a bit.

Lately, I made a (not big) donation to a poor Thai hospital. I am not well-to-do but the amount means a lot to the Thai people. My due diligence confirmed that the money bought supplies to the hospital.

Times are bad now and the hospital needs more help now and I hope to giving them more. My close friend and family are sad, angry, and disappointed with my decision because if I match the first donation amount, it will cripple my finances. To them, it is like so foolish not to save for rainy days ahead (recession) and at least, my priority should be to help my extended family if I want to be helpful.

I feel foolish, that everyone says that i am not thinking with my brains.
I feel angry, that I am trying to do good, but in return, I am perceived as reckless and disappointed my loved ones.
It supposed to be for charity; I never asked for anything but in return, I get sadness.

Stupid no cure right?
I guess this is life. Might as well spend the money on drinks and cigarettes, everyone will be happier, including myself.

Thanks for reading.

1. My take is that you are foolish to do so unless you hv extra extra surpluses.

2. You and I may not understand Th culture deeply. Indirectly, they are angry that you do
not practice CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. Imagine the truckload of groceries you could hv
bought from Makro for them ?
3. There are lots of Th corporate/personal donors, philanthropists and medical for citizen are
fairly taken care of.(affordable unless go private.)

4. You may wish to read/google Bodyslam Toon charity run....B5 billion in 2017

 

[ChristJohnny]

The story exists and hard working folks exists. There is free will to choose. There is no contradiction. Only choices and consequences.

So what would Christjohnny say to SOS' question?

My humble opinion ... SOS is not making the right choice. You have to help yourself first before you can help others. You can share your offerings between your family and others. You cannot forsake your family and help others. I am sure SOS will KPKB and complain that his family members did not help him when he is old ... WTF

Race and IQ

 

[LaoTze]

SOS said:


Sorry, let me rant a bit.

Lately, I made a (not big) donation to a poor Thai hospital. I am not well-to-do but the amount means a lot to the Thai people. My due diligence confirmed that the money bought supplies to the hospital.

Times are bad now and the hospital needs more help now and I hope to giving them more. My close friend and family are sad, angry, and disappointed with my decision because if I match the first donation amount, it will cripple my finances. To them, it is like so foolish not to save for rainy days ahead (recession) and at least, my priority should be to help my extended family if I want to be helpful.

I feel foolish, that everyone says that i am not thinking with my brains.
I feel angry, that I am trying to do good, but in return, I am perceived as reckless and disappointed my loved ones.
It supposed to be for charity; I never asked for anything but in return, I get sadness.

Stupid no cure right?
I guess this is life. Might as well spend the money on drinks and cigarettes, everyone will be happier, including myself.

Thanks for reading.

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At the end, the choice must be yours.
You thought enough of it.
Go do what your feel is right.
That is wu-wei 無爲 applied.

Regardless of opinions of others, good or bad.
At best, to be considered.
Or discarded.
You live your life for yourself.
Your life is a path that you must walk on alone.

 

[syed putra]

Thais I think can take care off their own problems. Better to do charity with your own family members and in your neighbourhood first, if you have excess cash. Otherwise don't do it.

 

[hofmann]

I am sure SOS will KPKB and complain that his family members did not help him when he is old ... WTF

Race and IQ

That may indeed be a consequence of his choice. Or his family could be bankrupt when he is older and the hospital will remember his generosity during covid-19.

 

[ChristJohnny]

That may indeed be a consequence of his choice. Or his family could be bankrupt when he is older and the hospital will remember his generosity during covid-19.

The hospital in question is at Thailand ... maybe the Thai will remember his generosity, but what is the chances that they will help him out when the time comes? He can show his Generosity at home ... which I am sure is a better choice.

There are many places in Thai and elsewhere that require our help, how many can you help? If I have the means, I will assist but not to the extend that broke my piggy bank. SOS should be a monk and help the poor full time if he feels so noble.

Race and IQ

 

[Chase]

Thais I think can take care off their own problems. Better to do charity with your own family members and in your neighbourhood first

You sound like someone. He said the same words.