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In reply to the discussion: Dog Finds A Tiny Kitten, Risks Everything To Save Her [View all]zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)24. We are
Humans are probably more like this than not. But it is so common, that we tend to only pay attention to those that aren't.
Anthropologists will point out that there have been fossil remains found of our ancestors which show people that have recovered from obviously serious injuries. Injuries so serious that someone must have fed and cared for them while they healed. It is probably how we survived and thrived.
And I will say, I often experience people stopping to attempt to help me when I appeared to need some help. I have numerous stories of acts of kindness by strangers. Don't let the bastards fool you. THEY are in the minority.
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truly sorry that you appear to be so cynical and bitter that there is no room for love or joy.
niyad
Jul 2013
#19
If you think you know what reality looks like you are lost. You have no clue what reality is.
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#23
No. You're a dick because instead of just ignoring something you don't care about...
Lizzie Poppet
Jul 2013
#21
Actually, petting a kitty will reduce your blood pressure and make you a better person.
DonRedwood
Jul 2013
#28