Giving charity or giving gifts, whether in the form of money, materials, or food, is a good deed that shows the heart and desire to help and share the suffering of others. But even so, please think about it and find ways or adjustments to make this donation a little bit.
Today, because these activities and deeds are gradually becoming a norm and because people are happy and you do not criticize or express different opinions according to your own opinions.
Through social media, because some kind people always do this kind of activity on some sections of the national road, especially at the intersection of National Roads 31 and 33. etc. in the geographical area of ​​Kampot province. This kind of alms-giving habit and activity is gradually causing anarchy along this section of the national road, with people standing on the road and some running around on the road to grab the alms.
This kind of activity looks very bad. It affects social order, affects traffic, and also affects the dignity of the people. What should be promoted with caution and should be paid more attention to is traffic accidents.
Now it is okay, but in the future it may happen because according to the images shared on social media, it is starting to show phenomena that should be paid attention to. These activities include children running after cars, and people standing in lines on the road.
Some people don’t, but because they see people all the time, whenever they see a car that used to give out alms like this, they notice it and whenever they see it, they do more and more of these activities.
As mentioned above, according to Khmer culture and beliefs, giving alms is something that our society welcomes and encourages the most to show mutual help. However, please think again. Giving alms is a very noble thing to do, but you should also choose the right method or place to do it.
Giving alms, distributing money, and distributing materials by car on the road is one of the most dangerous things. The main danger is the danger of traffic accidents because the national road, the road for travel, the road for transportation, is not the road you are giving alms on. If you give alms, you should stop and find a parking space and distribute it appropriately. You should not open your car windows, throw it, or distribute it in a car-like manner.
On the other hand, the people on the street should also be mindful. In cases where you have enough to eat and drink, and do not keep wanting, please give a chance to those who are not really in need. What we want is also what others want. It creates a false image that affects the order and dignity in society.
In short, in order for this charity to become a truly meritorious act, please make this charity and gift appropriately, in the right place. The place where you should make alms is at the pagoda or you can also go down to the homes of the truly poor. Please do not make offerings on the street without proper preparation. It is dangerous for us and others, including those who come to receive the alms from us.
