by Theresa King, Hamilton
Thursday morning I was coming down Main Street in Hamilton. There was an elderly man with a cane, carrying a canvas bag and crossing in the crosswalk. It was apparent that the gentleman walking had a slight struggle with his left leg. I rolled my window down and asked him if he would like a ride to his destination. While I was ready to turn by the post office to help him get in my car, there was a man in a black truck who was angry and yelled obscenities at me because he had to wait a couple seconds to get through the intersection. He surely saw the man crossing in the crosswalk because it was a 4 way stop and he had to wait for the gentleman as well. I am appalled at the insensitivity some people have. I hope someday the gentleman who was extremely upset needs help and someone helps him. We live in a society full of self-serving people. What has happened to caring and helping those who struggle? As it was, I took the gentleman to Safeway so he could get some groceries. I knew he had walked quite a ways, so I waited for him and took him home. It’s called Helping your Neighbor. Maybe more people could try it.
Margaret Sharp says
There are a few rude people out there. I use a walker. I can’t begin to count the number of people who have held open doors for me. The ones who have helped load and unload walker. Have helped me over icy curbs. One bad apple and then there are so many helpful ones. Thankful I live in the Bitterroot.