For whom the bell tolls

Creating divisions between us serves no purpose/Creating labels and boxes is convenient but pointless and toxic

"No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were. Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee..." John Donne-
Meditation 17


We are all the same and labeling people as bad or irresponsible serves no purpose other than to make some people feel better about themselves in some strange way. Although you may disagree with how someone chooses to live their life,we are only men and not the final Judge.
Rather than criticize......why not ask how to help or assist. Is your neighbor's yard a mess? Go help them clean it. Everyone is not equipped with the same abilities or even priorities. If you resent the fact that you keep your yard nice and they don't, then ask yourself WHY you are so angry? Stand in their shoes if only for a moment..........
In 1990, I volunteered to help Catholic Social Services to help a Vietnamese family get acclimated to American culture in Chattanooga. The family of 7 lived in a one bedroom apartment in the upstairs of an old house and all worked together sewing lace on socks since they were paid by the piece. Neighbors complained about the smell of their food and the number of people in the home. The Nuygens had different priorities. They lived modestly and pooled their money to buy a car. Then they could drive to better paying jobs. They pooled their money again and bought a modest home. They learned English. They pay their taxes and contribute to our society. The children are now attending college. They are living the American dream through hard work.
Most people will work given the chance. Those who don't have never been taught how. Take the time to teach someone even if its just one person. You will create a ripple effect that makes the world better. Your world.