Doing the right thing!

PSM · 08-29-2013, 14:52

Ethical College Students Leave Money for Items After Accidentally Breaking Into NJ Store

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By Julian Kimble | Aug 29, 2013 | 12:00 pm

Four football players from William Patterson University were able to get inside of Buddy’s Small Lots store in Wayne, N.J. on Tuesday after it was closed due to a broken lock. Rather than rob the place blind, they left money for the items they took, even going as far as to include tax. What an honest group of young men.

They entered the store on Sunday night, thinking it was still open because of the broken lock and the fact that the lights were still on. The stores that flank Buddy's were also reportedly still open. When they couldn't find a store clerk, they placed the money on the counter and left.

Buddy's director of operations Marci Lederman was delighted by the honesty these young men displayed. "I think that there are still wonderful people in this world that have a sense of honor and dignity," she said. She also invited them to return to the store, which they did, calling themselves the "good guy burglars." Jelani Bruce, Anthony Biondi, Kell’E Gallimore and Thomas James all received $50 gift certificates to the store.

Bruce explained that they were looking for dorm room items, but were in a rush to get back to practice. "We had to get to practice, because we were running a little late," he explained. "So we decided to put the money on the counter instead of stealing it, because that's just not right."

See, there are honest people in the word. We hope their coach gave the entire team a speech about character in the wake of this.

Full story plus video: http://www.complex.com/city-guide/20...ots-new-jersey

Pat

cbtengr · 08-29-2013, 15:18

We all need to read a good story like that every now and then, it renews our faith in our fellow man. Trouble is the bad news generally outweighs the good.

Requiem · 08-29-2013, 16:45

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” - John Wooden, who, ironically in this case, was a coach.

Nice to see some good guys in the news for a change.

Susan

Dusty · 08-29-2013, 16:57

Amazing that somebody would get an award for not stealing.

Wasn't that long ago it would be understood that you pay for what you buy as a matter of course.

The Country's going to hell in a handbasket.

PSM · 08-29-2013, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Amazing that somebody would get an award...

(Do I get an award for bringing Dusty out of hiding?)

Pat

MR2 · 08-29-2013, 17:28

Award or blame...

Dusty · 08-29-2013, 17:29

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Originally Posted by PSM

(Do I get an award for bringing Dusty out of hiding?)

Pat

lol

I haven't been hiding. There's just been so much idiotic nonsense coming across from all azimuths that I consider it fruitless to point them out, anymore. Too busy.

This example, however, is abjectly stupid, and bears comment. Racist, too, if you ask me.

If those had been a couple old angry white men who threw down the cash for the goods, how much attention would the media have paid? It's like they're trying to say, "Look! All young black males aren't criminals at heart!"

How reassuring.

Dusty · 08-29-2013, 17:35

Next time I play golf, I'm gonna take off two strokes a hole for not cheating.

twistedsquid · 08-29-2013, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Amazing that somebody would get an award for not stealing.

Wasn't that long ago it would be understood that you pay for what you buy as a matter of course.

The Country's going to hell in a handbasket.

Agreed. Let's celebrate the occasional "dated" social mores. And reward mediocrity.

PSM · 08-29-2013, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Next time I play golf, I'm gonna take off two strokes a hole for not cheating.

I understand what you are saying. If they had called the owners and let them know that the door was unlocked, I can see rewarding them since the potential for theft was still there.

I don't mind some recognition for doing the right thing, though, as an example to those who were raised by rotten parent(s).

Pat

Sdiver · 08-29-2013, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Next time I play golf, I'm gonna take off two strokes a hole for not cheating.

LOL .... You still won't break a hundred.

Glad to see ya back.

Dusty · 08-29-2013, 18:17

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Originally Posted by PSM

I don't mind some recognition for doing the right thing, though, as an example to those who were raised by rotten parent(s).

Pat

If only the example were followed, right?

cbtengr · 08-29-2013, 19:17

Yes they did what they should have done, why the storeowner would not have posted a guard on his unsecured business is beyond me. Obviously the store manager found their honesty refreshing hence a reward. We do not hesitate to post the negative regarding young black men doing bad things like beating to death WWII vets so I do not have a problem with the positive publicity these young men generated.

PSM · 08-29-2013, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Dusty

If only the example were followed, right?

One can hope!

When our son was in HS football, I noticed that his teammates were MUCH better behaved than the cheerleaders who were pretty much out of control. A little discipline goes a long way: a father, a coach, a drill sergeant, a wife...

Pat

**Ambush Master** · 08-29-2013, 19:57

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Originally Posted by Dusty

lol

This example, however, is abjectly stupid, and bears comment. Racist, too, if you ask me.

If those had been a couple old angry white men who threw down the cash for the goods, how much attention would the media have paid? It's like they're trying to say, "Look! All young black males aren't criminals at heart!"

How reassuring.

One of them is white!!