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Originally Posted by HardDrive
....When does one cross over the line from being compassionate to harming someone?
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I wish I knew the answer to that one too
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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
.....For that reason alone I tend to give CASH to the Salvation Army. I don't give them my name or address and I don't take it off of my taxes. Don't waste the resources to mail junk to me. ....
I understand I have been very lucky. ....
I will stick to the Salvation Army cash donations and feel good that that money will help more needy people any other other charity.
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Same here...I disdain the United Way (despite the "some good" they might do. When I had a corporate gig, I'd donate a few hundred, but the recommended 2% of my salary (and seeing what the executives made)...my answer had something to do with "...and the horse they rode in on"
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Originally Posted by wildthing
Teach a man to fish.
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And they'll sit in a boat and drink beer all day?
Back to seriousness...kudos to all you guys HD, Kurt, Sammy et al....it's hard not to get jaded, just keep on keepin' on! My older sister has been "on the dole" for years....addicted to opiates to boot.
"Doctor prescribes, drug store supplies" - Mick and Keef
She can't possibly work in her physical condition, and hasn't been able to for years (on disability). If it weren't for my dad and I writing some substantial checks over the years, she wouldn't have a "nice place to live" and a "nice car" either, but I don't know if she is abusing the system or not...probably, but I dunno. If it weren't for the methadone clinic, I don't know how she'd deal with the pain, etc. and I have no idea how much that actually costs. Point being, she has a nice car and place to live, but that's not from her "abusing the system" either imo. This is a very subjective topic, and hits pretty close to home for me. I'd love to know the answers too. I do know one thing though...there are plenty of folks who absolutely need a helping hand...I wish I had more than two to offer at times. I'm glad I don't see (haven't been exposed to) the abuses you guys have...I'd hate to become jaded when compassion is called for. Touchy subject, great thread....thanks!