I Couldn't Just Ride Past: Where Has Our Humanity Gone?
Quick Answer: We live in a busy and sometimes suspicious world, but we should never become so disconnected that we ignore another human being who may be seriously injured or dying. This morning reminded me that stopping to help should never be considered extraordinary. One decision can change a life. If you saw someone lying motionless beside the road, would you stop? This morning began like hundreds of other Sunday morning bicycle rides. The roads were fairly quiet, the weather was pleasant, and I was simply enjoying another ride through Lubbock. Then I approached an intersection that I will probably remember for the rest of my life. At first, I could not understand what I was seeing. A young woman was lying on the corner, partially on the sidewalk and partially near the street. Her body was curled into an unnatural position, and a large piece of metal was lying across her. My immediate thought was the worst one. I thought she was dead. There Was No Res...
