"mmc" wrote in message
ng.com...
Is it just me or is soliciting donations getting way the hell out of hand?
Last time I was at Walmart, the checker asked for a donation to some
international childrens thing and when I turned her down, she asked to
round up my bill. For the same cause. Got hit up twice in the friggin
parking lot, once was some cheerleader squad and the other a guy selling
crappy overpriced t-shirts and claiming the proceeds go to charity.
Next day, kids show up with the magazine subscription/ finance our trip to
wherever and later make a donation and get a "gift" of stale peanut
brittle.
I already have a few charities that suck the life from my wallet:
electric company
water company
insurance company
mortgage company
Not to mention a teenage daughter and a wife that seem to get 90% off the
top.
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That's funny because I noticed this also... everyone wants a dollar for this
or that... even at the checkstand in the local market. Well, perhaps it's
because times are tough, but I sure don't like the pressure tactics.