The most pointed observation of them all:
"I've known many addicts in my life, and I can tell you with absolute certainty that none of them ever would have spent his last $20 to buy gas for a motorist in distress."
I’ve heard it put this way....
You and I have a thousand problems. The mortgage, the boss, the tires that need replacing, the health concerns, and etc. etc.
An addict only has one problem. Where to get that next fix.
I agree with that observation having seen it in action with my own parents.
When my brother inherited money from my grandmother, He was kicked off all the public assistance he was used to from the state of California. The inheritance really messed hm up .He couldn’t deal with it and soon the whole family, he had 3 sons, were hooked on drugs.
because its common sense. I would not even give my last $5 in my pocket to a complete stranger...unless I have something to gain. As a blackjack and poker player, you throw your chips in WHEN the timing is right.
That’s true. Their last $20 would be to buy more drugs.