Lord God Angry Over Taxi Drivers Decision to Return Money

Tref · 07-02-2007, 12:00 PM

The Lord God Father Almighty was reportedly "miffed" by Taxi Driver Iluminado Boc's decision to return $17,000 left, by His will, in Boc’s taxi. According to celestial witnesses, God, through the intercession of Mama Mary, had granted the prayers of poor Taxi driver Iluminado Boc to pay for the medical expenses for his sick wife.

"It was not mine," Boc was quoted as saying, defying the will of the easily angered & vengeful creatour of the universe.

God, speaking through his angel Gabriel, noted that the money was left in the taxi by the matriarch of wealthy family, who would have, “not missed it at all.” Gabriel was dismissive of the good deed, noting, “The rich do not have a camel’s ass chance of getting through the gates of Heaven. Maybe after 50,000 years spent in Purgatory, but it’s not my call, anyway.”

“He (Boc) has been praying, along with his poor wife, for a windfall of money for ten years. I decided to grant this prayer after Mary (Virgin) interceded on his behalf and pleaded his case to Jesus, who in turn came to me.

For Boc to simply return the graces I gave him is a major affront to me. He will rue that decision. I will make sure of it!”

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wendybeth · 07-02-2007, 12:10 PM

God kind of resembles Sauron.

I'm just saying....

Oh, and $32 for returning $17,000? I hope God kicks that woman's ass.

Alex · 07-02-2007, 12:27 PM

Why should he have received even $32 for doing the right thing? I wouldn't have accepted even that (haven't read story).

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-02-2007, 01:22 PM

The story is a paragraph long, Alex.

I say he should have received far more than $32 - out of gratitude. Just saying "thanks" isn't enough when you get money like that back.

blueerica · 07-02-2007, 01:55 PM

Well, if you're going to give a reward, I would hope it would be comparable to the item being returned. If $32 is the average week for a Filipino taxi driver, then ~$130 is a full months pay, so I suppose it's just the scale that throws us off compared to what we're used to.

I still think the amount offered should have been more. Just because of how much money was returned (it would be, like, $200,000 to us, or something). Then the driver can choose to take the reward or not.

Capt Jack · 07-02-2007, 01:55 PM

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The Lord God Father Almighty was reportedly "miffed"...
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For Boc to simply return the graces I gave him is a major affront to me. He will rue that decision. I will make sure of it!”

yeah, hes toast

Alex · 07-02-2007, 01:57 PM

I disagree. Giving nothing but thanks is the only appropriate response. And doing the right thing without expectation of reward is the only appropriate behavior. But how much would have been the "correct" amount? Is it proportional to the amount returned? What if he had turned in the bag without opening and therefore didn't know what he was returning. Does this diminish his just reward?

But that was how I was raised. I once asked my mom why I didn't get money for good grades like most of my friends. "Because you're just doing what you're supposed to," was her response.

Also not mentioned is the relationship of the money to the woman (for example, maybe taking the day's receipts for a store to the bank). It may very well not have been hers to be giving it away as thanks.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-02-2007, 02:12 PM

Alex, I'm sure your boss will appreciate that report card story next review cycle.

I personally wouldn't expect a reward, and would likely refuse one were it offered. But if she felt the need to offer, $32 seems a paltry amount.

katiesue · 07-02-2007, 02:47 PM

My family was of the you don't get rewarded for what you're expected to do as well.

Alex · 07-02-2007, 02:48 PM

Again, what is the right amount?

And work is a different thing. I only do the things I do because I am paid. We have negotiated what that is. The reason they give me raises is to keep me from finding someone else willing to pay me more for doing the same thing. Completely different.

He was rewarded a week's pay. That seems like a lot, and as I said the article makes no mention of her relationship to the money. For all we know she was so grateful that she gave every disposable dollar she had. Maybe things are different in the Philippines but at least here you generally aren't walking around with that much cash unless it is committed to something.

But I am curious, if by losing something I am obligated to pay for its return, what is the correct price?

07-02-2007, 12:00 PM	#1
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	Lord God Angry Over Taxi Drivers Decision to Return Money The Lord God Father Almighty was reportedly "miffed" by Taxi Driver Iluminado Boc's decision to return $17,000 left, by His will, in Boc’s taxi. According to celestial witnesses, God, through the intercession of Mama Mary, had granted the prayers of poor Taxi driver Iluminado Boc to pay for the medical expenses for his sick wife. "It was not mine," Boc was quoted as saying, defying the will of the easily angered & vengeful creatour of the universe. God, speaking through his angel Gabriel, noted that the money was left in the taxi by the matriarch of wealthy family, who would have, “not missed it at all.” Gabriel was dismissive of the good deed, noting, “The rich do not have a camel’s ass chance of getting through the gates of Heaven. Maybe after 50,000 years spent in Purgatory, but it’s not my call, anyway.” “He (Boc) has been praying, along with his poor wife, for a windfall of money for ten years. I decided to grant this prayer after Mary (Virgin) interceded on his behalf and pleaded his case to Jesus, who in turn came to me. For Boc to simply return the graces I gave him is a major affront to me. He will rue that decision. I will make sure of it!” To read story, click here Photo of God, click here __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?! Last edited by Tref : 07-02-2007 at 12:10 PM. Reason: St. Bernadette was unavailable for comment
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	God kind of resembles Sauron. I'm just saying.... Oh, and $32 for returning $17,000? I hope God kicks that woman's ass. __________________
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Why should he have received even $32 for doing the right thing? I wouldn't have accepted even that (haven't read story).
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	The story is a paragraph long, Alex. I say he should have received far more than $32 - out of gratitude. Just saying "thanks" isn't enough when you get money like that back. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Well, if you're going to give a reward, I would hope it would be comparable to the item being returned. If $32 is the average week for a Filipino taxi driver, then ~$130 is a full months pay, so I suppose it's just the scale that throws us off compared to what we're used to. I still think the amount offered should have been more. Just because of how much money was returned (it would be, like, $200,000 to us, or something). Then the driver can choose to take the reward or not. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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07-02-2007, 01:57 PM	#7
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I disagree. Giving nothing but thanks is the only appropriate response. And doing the right thing without expectation of reward is the only appropriate behavior. But how much would have been the "correct" amount? Is it proportional to the amount returned? What if he had turned in the bag without opening and therefore didn't know what he was returning. Does this diminish his just reward? But that was how I was raised. I once asked my mom why I didn't get money for good grades like most of my friends. "Because you're just doing what you're supposed to," was her response. Also not mentioned is the relationship of the money to the woman (for example, maybe taking the day's receipts for a store to the bank). It may very well not have been hers to be giving it away as thanks.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Alex, I'm sure your boss will appreciate that report card story next review cycle. I personally wouldn't expect a reward, and would likely refuse one were it offered. But if she felt the need to offer, $32 seems a paltry amount. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	My family was of the you don't get rewarded for what you're expected to do as well. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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07-02-2007, 02:48 PM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Again, what is the right amount? And work is a different thing. I only do the things I do because I am paid. We have negotiated what that is. The reason they give me raises is to keep me from finding someone else willing to pay me more for doing the same thing. Completely different. He was rewarded a week's pay. That seems like a lot, and as I said the article makes no mention of her relationship to the money. For all we know she was so grateful that she gave every disposable dollar she had. Maybe things are different in the Philippines but at least here you generally aren't walking around with that much cash unless it is committed to something. But I am curious, if by losing something I am obligated to pay for its return, what is the correct price?
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