Are you, or are you not
 

...a good person? What to YOU defines being a good person?
How can you support your case?
Side note-I just finished watching Denzel Washington in John Q.
That is the reason for this question.

What to YOU defines being a good person?
Treating OTHERS with respect and being selfless, regardless if you get that in return or not. Being humble and trustworthy. According to my standards, I need improvement, especially when I'm around those whom I dislike.

Above all else sweet Dionysus, you are an honest human being.
Ironic on the surface, but true in the deepest sense. (Know what I mean?)

Well, I try.

I like to think that I am. People I don't like probably don't think I am. I don't always hide it real well.

I used to think I was .. . I am too flawed to be a good person. But I try to mostly act like a good person.

I'm a good person in the sense that I am extremely loyal and will do absolutely anything for someone I care about. I am also willing to give new people the benefit of the doubt. I have never "gone after" a person unless he or she first messed with me or one of my friends.

On the flip side, though, if a person hurts me or someone I care about I could (according to an acquaintance) "see them dying by the side of the road, step over them and continue on my way". If someone crosses me, I tend not to forget it and I'm not very good at setting boundaries on my behavior if I'm pi$$ed off.

So, I guess, at least I'm *half* good! :) And do I get points for at least being aware that I'm not always an angel?

Me too, DeltAlum

I am a good person. I am nice and sweet, too.

IF you hurt me, then you are permanently deleted from my life. I don't get revenge, I just weed out people who hurt me. I have done that so many times.

I agree!

I try to be a good person as much as my understanding of what makes a good person allows.

I'm good in bed, does that count?

-Rudey
--When I meet my maker, he'll judge.

Baby you already met me....and I gave you an 8.












(but only because of your alligator shirts)

Listen juwanna mann, I would have had a perfect 10 if you didn't keep complaining about that rash some union guy gave you.

-Rudey

I usually have good intentions. But dotn feel like I am a good person usually. I strive to live my ritual, but most often, fall far short.

I think we mostly all fall short of our own expectations sweetie, that's life though. Nobody is perfect, but as long as you try to be a good person and make a conscious effort to be a good person then that's all that matters! ;)

Re: Are you, or are you not
 

I try to be Fair and Honest as much as I can. everyone that knows me can vouch for me. While There are a few who have abuse my Well-Intentions, It doesn't change me or stop me for being who I am.

Jamom, while some good answers and a few idiotiots, who will go on and who surepass Stupidity for addressing the points that you brought up!:(

I think that is called Wheat and Chaff, the Chaff being ignored!:)

There have been several great responses on here, Garth, FGAB*Spicey, and lifesaver, but how many people realy understand it, this?

to quote Gwendolyn Brooks...
 

...Mostly Good.

Re: Re: Are you, or are you not
 

I think this is a great response as well.

For myself, I honestly try very hard to be a good person, but then it occurs to me, if I really WAS that "good", why would I have to try??? It should be more natural than something I "attempt" to be.

I've known some really good people. I feel ashamed sometimes because I pale in comparison. It's like a sin of omission...
I feel guilty when people assume I'm a "good person".

"Who knows what lurks in the hearts of men?"

I think part of it is being selfless or perhaps more aware of the feelings and needs of others. I need some work. No, I need a LOT of work.