"U-Know-Who" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message
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Vinnie S. wrote:
On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:02:38 -1200, "just me"
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"U-Know-Who" wrote in message
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I would like opinions on the best agency to donate money to.
Actually, I have heard many not so good things about the Red Cross.
I have heard the Salvation Army is much more humanitarian based.
Any opinions?


The ARC kinda blew it during 911. They ended up throwing away several
(hundreds I believe - if not more) pints of donated blood that they
kept insisting was needed. I believe they also bumbled cash donations
as well. Seems to me, the head was called in to a hearing to ask why
they screwed up. My personal dealings with them - the "workers" are
ok - the administrators I've dealt with, were in short - ass holes.

jm

That is the problem I had. After 9-11, they were donated so much
money, that they went out to purchase new computers systems.

Vinnie S.

I sent $100 to the salvation army, fwiw, I'll send some more soon.

They shouldn't re-build some of that stuff, and I hope none of my
donated money goes to those looting ******s I've seen on TV.

Now Steve, please don't be that way. They have no electricity, food,
water or shelter, but a big screen TV, stereo, DVD player, or some really
nice jewelry can go a long way in helping them survive this crisis. :-(

My view on the looting: If you are stealing food or water, that's fine,
and you are doing what you need to do for survival. If you are stealing
non-essentials, you should be shot on sight.

Exactly right! I would feel bad if I didn't donate some cash to the people
that aren't looting... and unfortunately that's what they show on TV the
most..and it looks like little Africa with trim.

The real victims haven't been counted yet......

The good lord works in mysterious ways tho..that hurricane has brought some
much needed rain to the north.

My heart goes out to those folk in the gulf..that's ****ed up.