Doon frae Troon
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It is worth pointing out that all a fair percentage of moneys raised is spent in the UK,
From kids to great grannies [to kids and great grannies]
From kids to great grannies [to kids and great grannies]
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JustOne
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I donate to whatever takes my mood at the time, if I want to I will, but I don't set a benchmark.
Lad leaves school with very little qualifications, his parents need to teach him some discipline and keep him out of trouble so he joins the army, TO FIGHT FOR HIS COUNTRY, gets some training and a gun, heads off to train worldwide and finally ends up camped in enemy territory, posts a vid of him and his mates doing 'Gangham Style' whilst wearing only their sleeping bags and supping a beer or two on to Youtube, then the next day he steps on a landmine and loses a leg - should that be a charity thing or a government thing?
Child has no fresh water and drinks from a puddle - charity or government thing?
Do I give to the guy who signed up to FIGHT (that his government doesn't provide enough for) or the INNOCENT child?
Like I said, I (personally)have to give to whichever I feel for at the time, that's how simple it seems to me because I really am in no position to make a definite decision, even for myself.
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Yerman
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"Empowerment" means helping them find the power to make their political leaders stop this repetition of displacement and starvation- usually man-made, not drought or natural disaster. For that they clearly need to be fed, educated and in many cases armed, the step charities baulk at.
stevie_r
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I find your assumption that anyone joining the army has very little in the way of qualifications laughable and ill informed
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Can't think why........
Mungoscorner
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Why do some people on this forum feel the need to pick holes in everything ?
I post a simple message about helping/donating,and ask that those with negative comments refrain from commenting,but yet again they can't help themselves and try to sow a seed of doubt in the minds/pockets of those that do contribute,or are considering doing so.
What a sorry world we live in.
I post a simple message about helping/donating,and ask that those with negative comments refrain from commenting,but yet again they can't help themselves and try to sow a seed of doubt in the minds/pockets of those that do contribute,or are considering doing so.
What a sorry world we live in.
stevie_r
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It's a forum mate, it's about debate and opinions otherwise it becomes a bit pointless. You can't start a thread and tell people only to post if they agree with you.
Blue in Munich
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No you didn't ask those with negative comments to refrain, you posted a message that effectively told those who didn't agree with your opinion to shut up. Some chose not to.
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alnecosse
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Ditto
Mungoscorner
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Stevie,have you been at that Bucky again ?
Mungoscorner
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Mungoscorner
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Thanks for your input.
SocketRocket
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I have great respect for people who selflessly help others less fortunate than themselves, this is the milk of human kindness. I have always had standing orders to charities that work to improve the lives of people by giving them the tools and means to support themselves.
I am becoming more aware of the root problems rather than the symptoms though. I stated earlier in this thread that more needs doing with education and contraception to reduce the demand on the planets scarce resources. I cant think of any world problem that would not be eased by smaller populations. Just take a look at Britain, we cannot support the lifestyles we have become accustomed to without massive borrowing, how can this be sustainable. Politicians will not face the reality that the population will either have to accept and expect less state support or we will slowly but surely be reduced to living a third world existence when the money supply runs out.
I am becoming more aware of the root problems rather than the symptoms though. I stated earlier in this thread that more needs doing with education and contraception to reduce the demand on the planets scarce resources. I cant think of any world problem that would not be eased by smaller populations. Just take a look at Britain, we cannot support the lifestyles we have become accustomed to without massive borrowing, how can this be sustainable. Politicians will not face the reality that the population will either have to accept and expect less state support or we will slowly but surely be reduced to living a third world existence when the money supply runs out.
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
Perhaps off topic.... the BBC isn't using it's old building any more....
One BILLION??? Go figure
Apparently there's people dying in the world yet we have a billion to spend on a building, but feel the need to fleece £75M from the general public for 'Red Nose Day' and make many 1000's feel guilty as hell.
One BILLION??? Go figure
Apparently there's people dying in the world yet we have a billion to spend on a building, but feel the need to fleece £75M from the general public for 'Red Nose Day' and make many 1000's feel guilty as hell.
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drawboy
Tour Winner
I'm not rising to that one, it's too easy. Nice one though.
DappaDonDave
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How did the developed world become so? Did we sit about getting handouts to build wells, malaria nets and vaccinations? OR did we make them ourselves? Did we develop new skills and techniques to overcome out environmental restrictions?
I'm a strong believer in evolution.
No charity thank you, I'll give my son everything he needs and wants, not give to others
I'm a strong believer in evolution.
No charity thank you, I'll give my son everything he needs and wants, not give to others
chrisd
Major Champion
I would like to see how much the countries that we give charitable aid to, spend on arms and how much their government officials take from the country's own income?
User20205
Money List Winner
Charity is up to the individual, If you don't want to give it's up to you.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^but this, is utter nonsense (not the son bit:thup
One of the main reasons we became developed was development & explotation of an empire, most of which could be classed now as 3rd world.
It's not the only reason they are undeveloped, but they have been exploited & continue to be exploited by the first world.
stevie_r
Tour Winner
Tasted it once years ago mate, that was enough; this weekend I have been mainly consuming.....antibiotics :angry:
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Charity is up to the individual, If you don't want to give it's up to you.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^but this, is utter nonsense (not the son bit:thup
One of the main reasons we became developed was development & explotation of an empire, most of which could be classed now as 3rd world.
It's not the only reason they are undeveloped, but they have been exploited & continue to be exploited by the first world.
Saved me pointing this out so cheers. Good reply. It's the turn of the Chinese to exploit Africa now so at least they have some new exploiters to work with.
