I wonder why the same folks always are the ones who reach out to others while some never do? 'Cuz they're shy or don't want to be bothered?

For some people, they learned at home from their parents that when you see someone in need or distress, you try to help them.  Others learn it later when some stranger may help them and they pay it forward.  Then, there are those who feel that everyone should be able to take care of themselves and think if they can't, it must be because they're lacking in some way.  

I certainly believe that we have a moral obligation to help those in need - not with a handout, but with a hand up.  There are those who will never be able to care for themselves through no fault of their own and I have no problem helping them.  That's why I pay taxes - so that my government can fund social services for those truly in need.  However, for those who can but won't help themselves, I have no sympathy.