In many places such as shopping malls, restaurants, or cafes, there are many times when a charity person will come to you and start talking about charity topics. We, the public, what do we do? Usually, first impression and action will be "No, thanks" and the person will walk away. Sometimes, it will be "No, thanks" but the person still talks and show you photos and speeches, etc.
Now, charity simply means volunteering or willing. Theres no obligation at all to give money to charity. There was once when I was approached by a charity person in 1 Utama. He said to give "minimum" of RM30 to aid and help in some charity organization. The person continues talking and eventually saying "You can afford McD and not charity?", then walks away. In this example, it seems that the charity person is in need of money badly. A minimum of RM30? What! The person should be happy if RM10 is given but instead, asking for RM30 as a minimum payment? Is this charity? Its like ripping the public off.
Another case happened few hours ago when I was in Starbucks. A lady came and started to talk about some charity organization and said a minimum of RM10 is enough to cover up. Eventually, her charity is based on the Charity Run to be held in October 2007. She started to show photos and speeches made by several people. I started to question her - is the government helping on this? She said yes and contributed 20%. I asked 20% only? How much is that? She replied dont know. Then eventually I asked: Dont you think the government and other private/public figure companies should be asked instead of the public. The public plays a very minor role in this as we all can see. Why? The public does not earn the trust of where the money goes to. The money may not fall in the correct body of organizations. Well, the lady kept silent for a while, I said I will consider, then she walks away. The surprising thing is that she only came to Starbucks. What about Kopitiam or Pizza hut or KFC next doors? She didnt even bother to go to other places and only aiming for Starbucks. What does this tell me? She is only aiming for high-end customers and not the normal public. Is this the meaning of charity?
If you are going to do charity, dont be bias. Do it properly. Dont force it. Thats all I can say. Feel free to comment.
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Wah~ Kenneth is so passionate on this topic. But I totally agree with you. It cannot be forced. It must be VOLUNTARY. Also, the person has no right to scold us if we do not want to contribute to their charity. It is our money and it is up to us to decide how to use our hard-earn money.
I think these people are so annoying and I do not know if I can trust them or not. Perhaps they pocketed the money we give to them instead of helping the needy.
Anyways, is this comment long enough?
LOL!
WOW... you are so passionate also to have written one of the longest comment. I am glad.
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