Eighner's "On Dumpster Diving"

[briben]

Lars Eighner paints an exceptionally detailed picture on life as a dumpster diver from an experienced "diver's" perspective. He uses a casual, almost fatherly voice when describing how to drive effectively and efficiently, as if teaching his child the fine art of dumpster diving. At the same time, he's telling his real life story of how it really

Comments

[axe_n_vixen]

I can relate when you say it is easier to turn a blind eye at the less fortunates on the street, than to feel much compassion. It can be very easy to dismiss or judge people, especially if you have never had anyone relate their story to you. What we do not take in to consideration when we see people on the streets is that something happened to get them there, and that something could be many things. A mental disability, an addiction, lack of support, family, resources, or unfortunate circumstances could all have had something to do with where a person ends up.
All in all the city has a system, and through the eyes of Eighner, he is doing his part. Are you doing yours?

[english150blog]

I mildly dislike beggers too espcaily when they ask for change and I try and be polite and say "no sorry" and they are like what do mean youre sorry or what's wrong with you . it's llike they expect us to give them money or something very anoying to walk aroud down down sometimes. Some are on the streets for lagitamite reasons though like you mentioned. And i agree with you it was kind of like a how to dumpster dive manual.