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Altruism: selfless or selfish?
Posted by Steven Dennison

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If someone is panhandling on the street and asks for loose change do you give or not? Why?

Carmelo said:

Unfortunately I've seen some old school classmates on the streets. I've taken them for a meal or a coffee. Its good for them and always makes your heart feel good.

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