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I don't volunteer at jails or prisons but I volunteer at a food pantry serving the poor, and on the topic of criminal justice I've given a fair amount of money
by asveikau 2y ago
I don't volunteer at jails or prisons but I volunteer at a food pantry serving the poor, and on the topic of criminal justice I've given a fair amount of money to the innocence project. Don't assume that these are empty words from me.
> it’s also a hard sell to ask people to give up their limited time with family, friends, hobbies and interests, and go do that actual work
This just shows your own selfishness.
- mckn1ght 2y agoI have also given money to criminal advocacy groups. I’ll take back my harshest accusations of empty words against you in light of your claims. But let’s not lose perspective here. Murder, rape, embezzlement… these are despicably selfish acts, among others. I have a family to care for, I do the best I can to provide food, shelter, medical care, and proper development so I don’t raise a child that becomes a criminal. And yes, sometimes that involves actually having fun. Just because I don’t feel I should sacrifice everything to live an ascetic lifestyle serving criminals, does not make me absolutely selfish. There’s much more nuance than that.