During Christmas, the ideal scenario is to spread joy everywhere. However, there are instances where people try to extend their kindness beyond the confines of their homes. One recent example of this was captured in a Reddit video, where a man was seen generously giving food to homeless individuals. Unfortunately, his act of goodwill was abruptly interrupted by a Phoenix police officer. This incident is truly disheartening, as it goes against the spirit of Christmas. The man was not breaking any rules or engaging in any criminal activity, yet he was subjected to unnecessary harassment. It serves as a reminder that even when one is trying to make a positive difference, there will always be individuals, and sometimes even law enforcement officers, who will deter and undermine such acts of kindness.
In the video shared on the r/PublicFreakout Subreddit by user I_may_have_weed, we witness a heartwarming scene where a man selflessly distributes food to homeless individuals on Christmas day. However, the act of kindness is abruptly interrupted by a police officer in Phoenix who approaches the man. The audio quality is not optimal, but the officer asserts that the man is obstructing traffic and should possess a permit to distribute food. The officer even suggests that the man should consider going to a shelter to carry out his charitable deeds. Unsurprisingly, this incident sparked a multitude of opinions on Reddit.
Wow… It ALMOST looks like they are not here to serve and protect, but rather to harrass and and detain innocent civilians…What a POS.UnCarlosCualkiera via Reddit.
Some people were intrigued by the concept of needing a permit. Many are under the impression that distributing food does not require any official authorization. However, one individual took the initiative to clarify the matter.
He doesn’t need a food handlers license to give people free food. It is a charitable donation and protected by the constitution both to give and to receive said donations. The license is required to SELL food.last_rational_man via Reddit.
It is truly disheartening to consider the circumstances of this incident. Firstly, the man was selflessly distributing food while riding a motorcycle, and the Phoenix police officer unnecessarily disrupted the Christmas parade by falsely claiming there was a traffic obstruction, despite there being none. Ironically, it was the officer himself who obstructed the street by halting to harass the man. Furthermore, as confirmed by other individuals, obtaining a permit to donate food is unnecessary. The man was not selling the food but rather offering it as a generous gesture.
It is truly disheartening to witness such behavior from individuals who are meant to provide us with a sense of security. We can only hope that the man was able to successfully distribute the food to those who were in need. In today’s world, it is rare to come across individuals like him, which makes these acts of solidarity all the more beautiful, as long as they remain uninterrupted.