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There is a line between judgment and discernment, one is much more harsh. Yet, there was a time when communities helped others in their communities much more than today. Churches and other groups raised money to helped those in need. It wasn’t perfect, some were left out but it was more direct, more personal and upfront than today. Now many just say to let “the government” look after them. The government (although us) is impersonal. We used to see need and felt the twinge of compassion and love to reach out and help, Now we see videos of hunger and need and think the money won’t reach them. It will get caught up in red tape, confiscated by the organization and only a pittance get through. Organizations have done much good, government has helped many. They have also distanced us. I’m trying not to judge who does what like blacks helping blacks in the first post but make sense. I do have an opinion. I don’t want to become complacent and ignore need, I also do not want big government handing out money Willy Nilly creating dependence. Once dependent they can just threaten to withhold the check if you don’t obey. In short, we need both, small government for a safety net only and tons of personal compassion for everyone.