Homeless Man With the Golden Pipes Has Prayers Answered

[thewarriorinme]

After many of us regretfully ripped up our mega millions lotto tickets when we heard 2 people in Ohio were cashing in there seems to be a bigger winner. . . . .

[Kolya]

While it is always nice to see someone turn their life around, I'm not sure how important or appropriate stories like these are. He has a nice voice. That's a nice novelty. But the novelty will wear off.

And I can't help finding claims like "he has had his prayers answered" irritating. What about the hundreds of millions of people for whom the world who - for whatever reason - don't "get their prayers answered"? They receive only silence. And what about the brilliant scientists who put prayers aside and achieve results through exceptional diligence and creativity?

Don't get me wrong - I'm very happy for the guy. But I'm worried about what the interest in trivial feel-good stories says about our society.

[chr15]

I'm worried about what the interest in trivial feel-good stories says about society

In my opinion, it says that people can be compassionate and loving. It's not everyday that we hear such a heartwarming story when most news outlets report of crime and the latest celebrity gossip.

[lawyerscout]

I think you are missing the point. This story gives those whose prayers aren't answered yet hope that it is possible.

[yellowbkpk]

This went around the net like wildfire. The original video was posted on January 3rd: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTysXITBCmk

[thewarriorinme]

Thnx for the original link, people are saying he is like the susan boyle of radio but i think there what Ted has achieved is much greater than anything Susan did.

[nhangen]

I heard about this on ESPN radio today. Great story.

I admired the man's candor, admitting to drug and alcohol abuse as the reason he was against the ropes for so long.

[jim_h]

I hope he can get away from his past.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/celebrity/meet-felon-...

[thewarriorinme]

It says a lot about the man's character and is truly an inspiring story.

[postit]

Drugs ruins everything :(

[astrodust]

Drug abuse ruins things. Drugs save the lives of a lot of people.

[thewarriorinme]

everything in modesty my friend