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I can't believe you
June 4, 2007 by WebGoddessCathy (not verified), 2 years 25 weeks ago
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I'm having a difficult time reading these comments because they seem so very heartless.
$1.1 billion total is such a minuscule amount to the US. $11 dollars per household. And you're outraged?
What about all the political corruption and schemes that funnel taxpayers' money into the pockets of the rich? You should be happy that you are at least helping disadvantaged people to just LIVE.
Do you ever contribute to charities? $11 dollars ANNUALLY to a charity (and maybe, just maybe, it has grown to a whopping $12 now from the time of the study -- the horrors!) is nothing. It is the price of a meal at McDonald's. Or two lattes at Starbucks. You probably wouldn't hesitate to spend it on yourself for something completely non-life-sustaining.
And yet you're outraged that it was instead spent to help a sick child who's only difference from you is that they were born into a disadvantaged society.
I am truly sad that you feel that way.