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- mjpark, on 03/28/2008, -11/+597Pretty awesome. We need more people like this.
- cubedweller, on 03/28/2008, -7/+432This story needs infinitely more love than it's getting.
- dumpyhumpy, on 03/28/2008, -49/+405In other news, 5 people have been found dead tonight. They were apparently strangled to death with a coat, of all things. The only evidence police have found is an adult's coat with ketchup on the cuffs and after-dinner mints in the pocket.
- inactive, on 03/28/2008, -6/+329This is the kind of story that can restore ones faith in humanity.
- geneticlemon, on 03/28/2008, -4/+302My dad met a stranger once while he was running errands, and it had turned out the man had just been released from jail, with no family, no money, and no where to go. My dad gave him twenty dollars and asked the man if he wanted to get some lunch, then dropped him off at the nearest town so he wouldn't have to hitchhike.
In today's world, people who make such sacrifices, especially social workers, just don't get enough credit. This guy's a great reminder that compassion and kindness are still appreciated in today's society, and that a simple gesture like giving someone your coat can completely change a person's day, or even their life. - megaton, on 03/28/2008, -2/+172Unfortunately, most muggers do it for drugs or alcohol and wouldn't give a ***** about a free meal or a helping hand.
- philthetechie, on 03/28/2008, -9/+164If only those individuals who make up our government were as noble as this man...
- teriyakisause, on 03/28/2008, -5/+152Damn windy in this office, eyes are starting to water
- fadetoone, on 03/28/2008, -5/+144I know how to read, but thanks!
- Nudar, on 03/28/2008, -10/+132The only suspect in this string of murders is Juan Diaz who inexplicably had his name written on the tag of the jacket. Police are currently trying to locate him. If you have any information, please call Crime Stoppers.
- offspring06, on 03/28/2008, -2/+122That guy is brilliant. He got mugged, made friends with the mugger and got his wallet back.
- RobotDan, on 03/28/2008, -26/+140These actions don't define a "true christian", they define a person who is far better than the majority of the people in this world. Religion, nationality, background has little to do with one as a person. An athiest could save your life, a christian could murder you. Its all about the people.
- sephiroth965, on 03/28/2008, -0/+106He got a new knife too!
- FunkyLlama, on 03/28/2008, -7/+112This is the kind of person I wish I could be.
- inactive, on 03/28/2008, -3/+101Very moving. Glad it ended well.
- inactive, on 03/28/2008, -12/+107and when mr. diaz took hold of the knife, he repeatedly stabbed the kid in the pancreas singing here comes the rain again by the eurythmics.
- unicronband, on 03/28/2008, -3/+88I heard this on my way to work this morning. It really brightened my outlook on humanity for a little bit. Until I logged into Digg...
- kevlarbaboon, on 03/28/2008, -9/+90"Hey, give me your ***** wallet or I'll slice you!"
Teenager, speaking with the Julio Diaz who was robbed. - RobotDan, on 03/28/2008, -3/+79That's awesome. The world needs more people like this guy. I can't honestly say I would have done the same thing, I probably would have tried to kick the crap out of the kid, but this is something that will stick with me. And if that moment ever comes for me, I would have to give it a second thought before reacting.
- feebie, on 03/28/2008, -3/+70You must have a lot of knives.
- armoreddillo, on 03/28/2008, -61/+123This story sounds a little familiar.
Aren't actions like these what would really define a true "Christian"?
Not all this right wing/neocon/bushism that seems to have taken over the word..
Love your neighbor like yourself = the golden rule
"You know that you have been taught, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." 39But I tell you not to try to get even with a person who has done something to you. When someone slaps your right cheek, [i] turn and let that person slap your other cheek. 40If someone sues you for your shirt, give up your coat as well. 41If a soldier forces you to carry his pack one mile, carry it two miles. [j] 42When people ask you for something, give it to them. When they want to borrow money, lend it to them." Mat.5 - paulhendrixson, on 03/28/2008, -2/+61It's amazing how cynical people are here. Good things happen in the world too, people.
Dugg for giving me hope in our race. - feebie, on 03/28/2008, -2/+58Well it would sure be a lot better than being an armless robber.
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*crickets* - backjauer, on 03/28/2008, -11/+67completely inappropriate and facetious but hilarious!!
- implied, on 03/28/2008, -4/+53I really thought any attempts at humor in this thread would be in poor taste, but well done heh.
- Damion, on 03/28/2008, -5/+53I wish I could give this more than one digg. I'm impressed.
- Niightwitch, on 03/28/2008, -17/+65At the end of the meal Diaz asked him for his knife in return, the teen gave it to him, then Diaz stabbed him. Revenge is a bitch.
- inactive, on 03/28/2008, -11/+55You're a loser, Josh.
- Bojanglesmn, on 03/28/2008, -4/+47Honestly this sounds like something out of a movie.
- JAGUART, on 03/28/2008, -3/+44Did the wallet say Bad ***** on it?
- feebie, on 03/28/2008, -2/+42What are you trying to be? A period at the end of a good sentence?
- Nudar, on 03/28/2008, -5/+45Juan Diaz puts the rest of us to shame.
- Sedako, on 03/28/2008, -3/+41Don't tazered me bro!
- inactive, on 03/29/2008, -6/+43Internet tough guy strikes again!
- Niightwitch, on 03/28/2008, -0/+37Ok...then give me your coat.
- inactive, on 03/28/2008, -2/+37puts you to shame. I do this sort of ***** every other friday.
- cronot, on 03/28/2008, -3/+38You see, I've been looking at the posts with the people not buying the story, and I came to the realization that the real tragedy is not that there are few people like Mr. Diaz, but that most people used to urban life (a majority nowadays) had become cynical, selfish and unbelieving of the power of the human being to change his ways - "once a thief, always a thief", right?
I'm not saying every "thief" can change, but if nobody believes that they can change and do something to help that, then we'll soon have more thieves than honest people. - thejackyl, on 03/28/2008, -2/+35hahahahaha
that's terrible - RegalGSX, on 03/28/2008, -16/+49Wow, I would have just tazered him.
- logan074, on 03/28/2008, -3/+34The thing that sucks is the mainstaream media only reports on the homeless hitchhiker who killed some random person driving a strong fear of anyone down on their luck in our society.
- GOVATENT, on 03/28/2008, -3/+34I have been mugged 8 times ( i know the drill at this point) i don't have to much time to think. They want your money, but sometimes are so dam desperate they will go off on you before you even get your wallet out. The first time I got mugged, it was a group of 4 kids on bikes. I was walking home from school and they came up to me and asked me for directions. Then I put my headphones back on and kept walking without seeing that they were behind me. At one point, one block away from my house, they came back up to me and trapped me in. They told me to give them my money. I looked at the leader and said " are you serious?" My area is very calm and nothing happens to often. He said yes. So I took my money and gave it to him. They were in a rush and I did not want to get hurt over 50 bucks. They took off. I called the cops. Got one of them. and my money back. But the point is, its hard to talk to muggers. You just do as you are told to save your life over a few cents. This guy got lucky he was dealing with some kid who just had a bad life.
- hiplibrarian, on 03/28/2008, -13/+44that's well and good, but i think nonetheless, putting a religious spin on this story is irrelevant - religion is not mentioned even once. no one knows what religion, if any, diaz subscribes to, and putting his generous actions into a category with christendom is a fallacy. his good will is the making of a truly good human being - religion plays no part in that.
- joshhan, on 03/28/2008, -17/+46You totally missed the point. He quoted the founder (if you will) of Christianity. He's contrasting the current religious right with the actions of this noble man. They in fact, would define a "true Christian."
- inactive, on 03/28/2008, -9/+37Ffs, being a "true" Christian does not equal being a good person. Nor does being a good person equal being a true Christian.
- acroyear2, on 03/28/2008, -3/+31*****, when i got mugged I chased the ***** down the street.
- paradox2222, on 03/28/2008, -3/+30"Where we're going, we don't need pants." Diaz said and the mugger ran for dear life.
- sn0t, on 03/28/2008, -7/+34And after Mr. Diaz got the knife back, the Director behind the scenes yelled 'That's a Wrap!'.
- ericcc, on 03/28/2008, -6/+31That's hardly interesting.
- kthxbai85, on 03/28/2008, -4/+29I'd probably do what the same as you--just hand it over and leave--if I ever got mugged. But you really gotta give the guy credit for doing what he did for this kid. How was he to know that the kid would respond as he did when offered help? The kid could have just slashed him or run, or both. But this guy took the risk to be nice anyways. Kudos to him!
- selanep, on 03/28/2008, -4/+29Obama wants change and Diaz gives it!
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