Do you give?

Shawnee123 · 12-31-2009, 10:52 AM

Do you give to charity, or contribute to non-profits, or the like?

If you do, why? A tax deduction? To make others think you are kind and caring? Or just because you feel it is the right thing to do, and you believe in it?

I am completely put off by people who give to something, then make sure everyone knows they did. Kind of like "look at me, I bet I'm better than you." That's pretty sad, imho.

A tax deduction? Sure, why not? If you were going to give anyway, take advantage of the tax break.

Do you believe people should give because they want to, or because it makes them look good and gives them what they believe are bragging rights?

Of course, by answering this post you are exempt from the aforementioned sad attention whores.

12-31-2009, 10:52 AM	#1
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Do you give? Do you give to charity, or contribute to non-profits, or the like? If you do, why? A tax deduction? To make others think you are kind and caring? Or just because you feel it is the right thing to do, and you believe in it? I am completely put off by people who give to something, then make sure everyone knows they did. Kind of like "look at me, I bet I'm better than you." That's pretty sad, imho. A tax deduction? Sure, why not? If you were going to give anyway, take advantage of the tax break. Do you believe people should give because they want to, or because it makes them look good and gives them what they believe are bragging rights? Of course, by answering this post you are exempt from the aforementioned sad attention whores. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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