Most people will be grateful towards an act of kindness. But this isn’t how it went for a homeless man who got bailed from the jail. Most prisoners would love to get out of jail. A YouTuber tried to do an act of kindness by randomly bailing out an old man. The man was confused about the bail and was visibly frustrated. He wasn’t grateful but full of frustration and rage.
The clip of their interaction goes viral, making the YouTuber’s charity act look controversial. Turns out the man he bailed from prison was convicted because of public intoxication charges. Even after the bail, the man wasn’t happy at all. He did not thank the YouTuber for it after his release.
When the YouTuber told the guy he bailed him out of jail, the man replied in frustration that he had nowhere to go. The man was homeless, and getting out of jail meant he would be back on the streets. The YouTuber recorded their interaction with the title “I BAILED A HOMELESS MAN OUT OF JAIL AND HE ATTACKED ME!”
An act of kindness turned into a moment of hopelessness and frustration for the homeless guy. Many YouTubers create videos of helping people such as giving them cash, clothes, getting them jobs or offering to sponsor something. They air the video and earn money from the charity they do. It helps someone in need while the YouTuber gets content for the channel doing a good deed. It’s a win-win for both.
A homeless man got upset at a Youtuber for bailing him out of jail because he has no where to go🤦♂️💔 pic.twitter.com/R1XSDPObqQ
— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) December 23, 2024
But in this case, the homeless man was angry about his bail. The video shows that the man is in distress and is vulnerable as he has nowhere to be. Many people have opinions on the video and the YouTuber, sparking discussions if his actions of helping someone are ethical with the current consequences for the homeless man.
Some people have mentioned how the situation is complex even when the YouTuber’s heart is in the right place. However, his bail isn’t the solution to his homelessness. Moreover, he was grilled for trying to get attention online at the expense of the homeless guy and his plight. One person commented that bailing out was the first step. There should be follow-up and aftercare, too. Some people are also coming in defense of the guy saying at least he tried to help.
This Youtuber Bailed A Random Man Out Of Jail But The Man Was Upset Because He Is Homeless & Has Nowhere To Go 💔🔓 pic.twitter.com/tlRU6dZImw
— Raphouse TV (RHTV) (@raphousetv7) December 20, 2024
His supporters are saying how easy it is for the hater to judge from a distance when they aren’t even trying. As the views are increasing on the video, people are discussing how ethical it is to make content online using acts of kindness. Some are focusing on working on solutions for homeless people.
There are several systemic problems. He will go back to the streets and might end up in jail again soon. He needs counseling and long-term support; that’ll be the real charity of the man. Many say that man is now in worse condition than before without any support.
