An elderly man in a simple jacket and beanie stands quietly on the sidewalk, minding his own business. Without warning, a sleek black car roars past, intentionally slamming through a massive, muddy puddle right in front of him.
The heartless display — The spray of dirty water hits the man square in the chest, soaking his clothes and splattering his face. As he stands there in shock, wiping the grime from his eyes, the driver pulls to a stop just a few feet ahead.
The man in the black car rolls down his window, sporting a smug, condescending grin. He mocks the elderly man about his new “outfit,” clearly enjoying his own display of cruelty before speeding off down the street.
The tables quickly turned — A local firefighter who witnessed the entire encounter pulls his engine up right alongside the car. He steps out with a calm, focused look on his face, holding a clean towel for the soaking-wet man.
The firefighter helps the man into the safety of the fire truck before he tracks down the black car once again. He pulls up right beside the driver, who is still looking pleased with himself.
A cold, watery dose of justice — Without saying a single word, the firefighter grabs the hose and aims it directly into the open driver’s side window. The man’s grin vanishes instantly as a high-pressure blast of water drenches him, his leather jacket, and his entire interior.
The firefighter walks back to the truck where the elderly man is waiting, watching as the bully finally realizes what it feels like to be on the receiving end. With a simple nod of mutual respect, the firefighter gets back into his engine and drives away, leaving the soaked driver behind to deal with the mess he created.
Send this to someone who needs to be reminded that what goes around comes around. It is time to start treating each other with a little more kindness.