I'd consider most people on this forum to be that of a more fortunate background, better educated and living by a higher moral code than the "scum" that you talk about. I think humans in general a kind and moral people, however there are many that have lost their way or not given a chance in life to learn what it is to be a good person.
It's a shame you wont' believe that the majority of the people here were being genuine - I have no reason to doubt them and find it pleasing that there is some honour and morality around in this dark world we sometimes live in.
I'm not trying to be morally superior, or a better human being by doing these things, I just think its' a staple of humanity, that we offer kindness, honesty and trust in those around us. Sure, in this day and age it would be naïve to just expect such deeds - furthermore I'd consider myself rather streetwise and worldly wise down to my fortuitous life and experiences, and as such ensure that I'm not conned or disappointed by my fellow human being.
However just because there are people that would step over your dying body to catch their bus, doesn't mean that you should be the lowest denominator yourself. I'm not naïve in the way of the world, and in the industry I work in, although I'd love to have faith in everyone around me, I do often cast a cynical eye on certain things - it's the nature of the beast.
However we're not analysing the nation or the world as a whole, we're analysing a simple action of returning someone's property or at least handing it in so that the chance of them being re-united with it is increased. I know the world is a cuddy place sometimes, but it doesn't mean we have to succumb to it, even a small gesture like this in my eyes is enough to restore my faith that we're not all bad.
I may sound wishy washy, I may well be... however I have yet to been conned, tricked or screwed over by my actions, and nonetheless I know that I've done the right thing within myself.
