First Post by Alvin.

This is just a philosophical rambling. Ignore if you're not interested.
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"HEY YOU, THE PERSON BESIDE THE DOOR, MOVE TO THE BACK OR GET OFF!" shouted the bus driver.

Perhaps it was a misunderstanding, but the only crime the commuter simply committed was holding the back door for people exiting the crowded bus. Was it such a disruption to help others in need?

Then again, I could understand the pent-up frustration from the bus driver's point of view. It was midnight and the temperature was still 23°C, the average daily high for Vancouver in July. He dealt with many rowdy passengers and route detours due to the Celebration of Light fireworks display.

Nevertheless, he voiced his frustration against a benevolent gentleman. Maybe I'm overanalyzing this situation, but it seems like society views everyone as a potential threat. Many people take the phrase, "If it's too good to be true, then most likely it is," too literally. For scams like, "Earn $1 million in 1 day!" ads, sure. But in terms of character, angels exist in the world.

It's too bad that nice guys end up at the back of the bus.