tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post9221483809655498071..comments2023-11-02T08:00:18.340-07:00Comments on Finnegan Begin Again: Moral Dilemma: Found MoneyMargarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-46166946521975448562011-05-25T14:15:49.317-07:002011-05-25T14:15:49.317-07:00Final report: I brought my students donuts yester...Final report: I brought my students donuts yesterday. The donuts cost $15. I found $10. There are two ways to looks at this: One, I am down $5 (no good deed goes unpunished). Two, I got 24 donuts for only $5. It felt good.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-40978858056569971542011-05-23T00:26:19.862-07:002011-05-23T00:26:19.862-07:00I'm too ashamed to tell you how much money I o...I'm too ashamed to tell you how much money I once found - and kept. You're a good person, Margaret. I'm in PA's camp - morally bankrupt.Susan Campisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255628787592008617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-12515228568490238722011-05-21T11:17:13.794-07:002011-05-21T11:17:13.794-07:00Ah, I wouldn't have stressed over this. If yo...Ah, I wouldn't have stressed over this. If you knew who it belonged to, that's one thing. Found money with no owner = good luck in my book!Lindsay N. Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347055390748782853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-14148730988376731502011-05-21T10:17:50.609-07:002011-05-21T10:17:50.609-07:00I'd keep the $10. But I wonder at which dollar...I'd keep the $10. But I wonder at which dollar amount I'd no longer feel that was morally correct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-41558566908444448602011-05-21T05:38:28.483-07:002011-05-21T05:38:28.483-07:00Margaret, if you found ten dollars it means that y...Margaret, if you found ten dollars it means that you have to find them! The destiny doesn't do wrong things.Italohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892822086140983503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-52929297972781177012011-05-21T02:53:27.218-07:002011-05-21T02:53:27.218-07:00Margaret if such an action would make a person &qu...Margaret if such an action would make a person "worse" or "bad" the world would be hopeless... I think you had the right to keep that money if you don't know whom it belongs to... Or... you could invite your class to a charity box action... on your desk... or a found raising for an afternoon together and an icecream! :-DCurlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639974437875505265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-11721751731207808592011-05-20T22:21:41.699-07:002011-05-20T22:21:41.699-07:00Interesting dilemma. My dad is the king of found ...Interesting dilemma. My dad is the king of found money - it's crazy how often it happens to him and I've seen him look around for who it might belong to and try to do the right thing but he's never felt bad about whether or not he deserves it. The donut idea is a good one :)Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792495645886204937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-1607860426330566222011-05-20T21:24:33.200-07:002011-05-20T21:24:33.200-07:00I'm so relieved you didn't give it to char...I'm so relieved you didn't give it to charity. I was afraid you'd get raptured tomorrow and I would really, really miss you. <br /><br />You are a good person, Margaret.<br /><br />I like what Shell said. That makes sense. Accept abundance.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-39620164708453363172011-05-20T19:05:22.670-07:002011-05-20T19:05:22.670-07:00I was gonna say you should donate it to a cause yo...I was gonna say you should donate it to a cause you believe in- but giving it to your kids is as good as donating.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182172661544456390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-11063599010425845542011-05-20T15:30:38.818-07:002011-05-20T15:30:38.818-07:00Much thanks for your advice. I ended up giving th...Much thanks for your advice. I ended up giving the money to my daughter, who needed it for something at school. But I like the idea of treating my students. donuts, maybe? I'll keep you apprised.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-48092420020302966042011-05-20T15:09:08.152-07:002011-05-20T15:09:08.152-07:00Having those moments of guilt clearly show you are...Having those moments of guilt clearly show you are a good and moral person. Now go out and spend that 10 bucks on something fun--or at least useful, like two gallons of gas. Would you feel bad if it had been a dollar? Think of $10 as the new $1.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-48960647605355942492011-05-20T12:09:33.700-07:002011-05-20T12:09:33.700-07:00Funny stuff here! I would of picked it up and stop...Funny stuff here! I would of picked it up and stopped at "WOO HOO." Probably because I'm morally bankrupt. Your human, I'm nature.Pasadena Adjacenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031325790590238246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-79693674829683265182011-05-20T11:55:14.542-07:002011-05-20T11:55:14.542-07:00Just look at it this way ... The goddesses were sm...Just look at it this way ... The goddesses were smiling down at you and brought this into your life. I agree with the others, you'll never find the owner, so accept the good fortune that came into your life one random day, without worry.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-21877978364291157272011-05-20T08:00:27.160-07:002011-05-20T08:00:27.160-07:00Treat your class to something special ... chocolat...Treat your class to something special ... chocolate? Or donate to your favourite charity. Or just stop feeling guilty and use it for what you need.<br /><br />Someone also dropped a word in the story! "But then a few more said, "You should just the money. It's not like you can find who it belonged to."Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609173450576055443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-30861287091349031302011-05-20T07:57:18.027-07:002011-05-20T07:57:18.027-07:00Did you say the $10 was made up of two $5's? A...Did you say the $10 was made up of two $5's? And WHERE did you say you found this again??<br /><br />Lemme down some coffee & I may get back to you on this. In the meantime, keep that dough in a safe place. Thank You, MF!!!Cafe Pasadenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366911652838118347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-4168474931266360552011-05-20T07:41:38.226-07:002011-05-20T07:41:38.226-07:00Oh, wonderful Margaret. I always look at found mo...Oh, wonderful Margaret. I always look at found money like that as a reason to pay it forward. Charity donation box at the store? Homeless guy? <br /><br />I so love the way you write, my friend. I have needed to catch up on your blog. You always make me nod my head and smile.Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-311441553047315452011-05-20T06:11:18.615-07:002011-05-20T06:11:18.615-07:00Dear Margaret, I like how you think. :o) A few yea...Dear Margaret, I like how you think. :o) A few years ago I found $45 (!!!) in my work parking lot. I instantly felt bad for the person who had lost it, so I folded it up and stuck it in the side pocket of my wallet. I kept it there for a few weeks, thinking that surely someone would come around in our plaza asking if anyone had found $45. I finally did spend it - probably on groceries or something practical...I don't remember - but it was difficult to feel good about my fortune when it was the result of someone else's misfortune.<br /><br />I'm with Rois - buy chocolate. Or better yet, buy chocolate that you can share with your class! ♥Deb @ PaperTurtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957816023851249171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-66746518789540824852011-05-20T03:25:01.029-07:002011-05-20T03:25:01.029-07:00Ten bucks, you'll never find the owner, and, s...Ten bucks, you'll never find the owner, and, since it's bothering you, and will always bother you, and whatever you buy with it, you'll only feel that nagging bother when you see it...give it to the Red Cross (or to your own favorite charity), in the name of someone you love, but who is On The Other Side of the Great Divide.Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350579051520505525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-72157622277992044662011-05-20T02:28:25.032-07:002011-05-20T02:28:25.032-07:00I remember reading a book on abundance and it sugg...I remember reading a book on abundance and it suggested we should pick up money we spot lying on the ground, even if it's just 5 cents, otherwise we are saying to the Universe we feel like we already have enough and not to give us any more, thanks. {Not a great idea.} Tony's sentiments sound practical and wise to me. I think the Universe was looking after you, Margaret.Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-48184083874018142542011-05-19T22:45:32.649-07:002011-05-19T22:45:32.649-07:00I certainly can feel for you. It's nice to com...I certainly can feel for you. It's nice to come across ten bucks, while feeling terrible for the person who lost them.<br />I hope you find a great way to use them :-)claire bangasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380558962103134334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-54334537721434473022011-05-19T14:11:30.658-07:002011-05-19T14:11:30.658-07:00No moral dilemma here. If you see some one drop it...No moral dilemma here. If you see some one drop it then fair enough, give it back to them, otherwise it's yours. No point worrying if some working class kid dropped it. If you suffer conscience pangs stick it in a charity box.Tony Van Helsinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879258913766153068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381983259145260439.post-48988031136654739442011-05-19T14:03:38.278-07:002011-05-19T14:03:38.278-07:00A wise old Asian man once told me that when you fi...A wise old Asian man once told me that when you find money,it means someone from a past life owed it to you and they were finally getting around to paying you back.<br /> By some chocolates,maybe really good ones,then you will feel better about the money.Roishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960233101785516144noreply@blogger.com