Compassion II

If, after my last post, you believe liberals are more compassionate than conservatives, you might want to read this piece about the growing rift between the hippies and homeless types in San Francisco's Haight Asbury area.

Money Quote

I'm sick of stepping over gangs of kids, only to be told 'Die, yuppie!' A lot of us were flower children, but we grew up," said Robert Shadoian, 58, a retired family therapist. "There are responsibilities in this world you have to meet. You can't be drugged out 24/7 and expect the world to take care of you."

Maybe the most powerful part of this quote is this ".....but we grew up...." Spoken like a true conservative. Maybe Shrek O'Donnell could read this.