Night Receptionists Give Cold Homeless Man Stolen Hotel Supplies

by Damjan

We were taught that there is only right and wrong when we were kids. Once you get older, you realize that the world is not black and white.

Some bad actions can be justified sometimes, and some good actions are not good at all if they are done with selfish intentions. Is stealing okay?

Of course, it is not. But was Roobin Hood a criminal?

No, he is not. So, where does that leave us?

How can we say that stealing is wrong, but one of the most famous thieves in history isn't a criminal? Well, sometimes it is justified.

He didn't steal for himself. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

Sure, stealing is stealing, and it's against the rules, but you're not doing it for yourself; instead, you're doing it for someone else, someone who has never asked for it but would greatly benefit from it. Recently, one Redditor pulled a Robin Hood move and posted his experience online, to which he received applause.

But just because people love what you are doing doesn't make it right. Or does it?

Take a look at the story we have for you, and let us know what you think.

Is stealing for a good cause stealing?

One Reddit user recently went to r/AntiWork, to share a story of stealing for a good cause. A homeless man appeared at the front door of a hotel he works as a night receptionist, and he gave him a ton of stuff intended for guests.

These things are already calculated as a loss by the hotel, as many guests steel them, so there is no harm done. It is a victimless crime.

OP shared his story:

He works as a night receptionist at a large international chain hotel.

On a cold night, a homeless man came in to ask about the public transit schedule.

OP invited the homeless man to come in and made him a hot chocolate.

The next public transit was two hours away, and OP couldn't just send him out in the cold to wait.

OP gave him snacks and water intended for the guests.

He also gave him toiletries.

He also gave him towels to wash himself.

The company won't miss them because they are already calculated as a loss.

OP doesn't feel bad because the guests don't need them, and he gave them to a person who does.

OP even hopes the homeless person will spread the word about free supplies.

He concludes:

He realizes that blanket and pillow could be listed under theft but doesn't care...

People who were homeless joined the discussion:

And confirm that hotel night staff often does this

And some people even gave ideas where to find good stuff

People working nightshifts are kindhearted

They all agree it feels great

Good idea

It is a nice Christmas story

Right on...

This is a great story, and most Reddit users view it more as a redistribution of goods than stealing. While it is open for debate, it is impossible not to notice the number of replies from people working nightshift.

They do exactly as our OP does. It is nice to know those homeless people out there have somewhere warm to spend the night.