You CAN Help Haiti

[Ehwmatt]

In some cases, I will actually say yes. I'll give you an example. Which would you rather give your money to? a. Someone that is continually beating the system and mooching off of the goverment merely because they are too lazy to get a job and they feel like everybody owes them some for free. OR B. A domesticated animal that depends solely on humans for food/shelter, etc. I know I'm mixing apples and oranges because you mentioned poor starving children, but I've seen too much corruption in "human charities" to feel sorry for most of them anymore. Starving children is a great cause to want to be a part of. So like I said, you do your thing, I'll do mine. Not sure how you can say that giving MY money would better to starving children. Better is all relative to what you have a passion for.

Case in point, last time I checked, (a few years ago), the head of the Houston division of the United Way made more than $300,000 a year. At that time, that was more than the President of the United States. WHY? So when you donate $10 to the United Way, how much of that $10 is going towards the salary of that executive instead of true people in need?

This is, as you say, apples and oranges. This is the same reason I'm pissed that everyone's gonna sit there and abate their consciences by blindly giving money to "Haitians."

I still don't see how this makes animals more valuable than humans. I'm all for not helping people that scam the system/are lazy, but helping children is never a bad cause. Animals objectively cannot be valued more than humans... no way.

[bluejeangirl76]

Good for you. Help where you can from where your heart is and be passionate for what you care about be it human or animal ..plant, air , water or earth.....all things require care. As far as Haiti goes some might want to keep in mind that there will be animals in need of care there too as well as humans.

Indeed. We agree on something again. All things require care... people, animals, trees, plants... helping where and when and how you can is the important thing. When I get home there will be hungry kitties out on the front steps waiting for some kibbles. So like I do every day, I will give them some. Doesn't mean that I don't help people also (because I do), and it doesn't mean I place more value on one over the other.

[KenTheDude]

Agreed, just as every one could help by abstaining from the many things you mentioned to hire the guy down the street who is out of work to mow their lawn just once. Shouldn't take a tragedy to trigger helping others, especially when there's so much wrong domestically.

Although Matt & I don't agree about the alcohol thread, I agree with him here. Obama just pledged $100 million of U.S. money for this. So we already did contribute. I wonder how much of that $100 million will actually reach the people of Haiti?

That is why every 4-6 months, I go down to Wal-Mart and I buy $100-$150 worth of puppy food, dog food & a big box of Milk Bones and take it down to the SPCA. While I'm there, I give every dog/puppy a bone. By doing it this way, I know for a fact the donation reaches it's intented recipients.

I thought I was going to read "that is why every 4-6 months I buy tins of soup and other food and take it to my local homeless shelter"

This is a thread about a population that has been decimated by an earthquake and you are posting about buying dog food!

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It's about charity. PERIOD. Donate to what YOU want to donate and don't tell me how to give out my money. What I'm doing is better than keeping it all to myself. Don't be a prick.

[Behshad]

In other words, animals mean more to you than human beings..,..

Ahh, the Michael Vick Effect. Vick woulda been far less vilified if he had been doing a far more heinous crime on humans, but alas, animal lovers, particularly dog lovers, united. I love animals, but I don't see how anyone could love animals more than human beings.

Exactly !
There are many animals in the shelters and SPCA that eat better than human beings. PLUS theyre animals for crying out loud... they could eat out of the dumpster behind a restaurant,,,but God forbid .....let the homeless guy eat that shit,,,,

I'm calling Bushwa on both of you cranksters...that is not what he said!!!

thats how you answered for him

I dont care if youre animal lover #1 in the world. Animals are great sure, but you can not even compare it to Human life. Its that simple.

[Ehwmatt]

thats how you answered for him

I dont care if youre animal lover #1 in the world. Animals are great sure, but you can not even compare it to Human life. Its that simple.

Yup.

[KenTheDude]

Good for you. Help where you can from where your heart is and be passionate for what you care about be it human or animal ..plant, air , water or earth.....all things require care. As far as Haiti goes some might want to keep in mind that there will be animals in need of care there too as well as humans.

Indeed. We agree on something again. All things require care... people, animals, trees, plants... helping where and when and how you can is the important thing. When I get home there will be hungry kitties out on the front steps waiting for some kibbles. So like I do every day, I will give them some. Doesn't mean that I don't help people also (because I do), and it doesn't mean I place more value on one over the other.

There you go. Well said, both of you.

[Jana]

In some cases, I will actually say yes. I'll give you an example. Which would you rather give your money to? a. Someone that is continually beating the system and mooching off of the goverment merely because they are too lazy to get a job and they feel like everybody owes them some for free. OR B. A domesticated animal that depends solely on humans for food/shelter, etc. I know I'm mixing apples and oranges because you mentioned poor starving children, but I've seen too much corruption in "human charities" to feel sorry for most of them anymore. Starving children is a great cause to want to be a part of. So like I said, you do your thing, I'll do mine. Not sure how you can say that giving MY money would better to starving children. Better is all relative to what you have a passion for.

Case in point, last time I checked, (a few years ago), the head of the Houston division of the United Way made more than $300,000 a year. At that time, that was more than the President of the United States. WHY? So when you donate $10 to the United Way, how much of that $10 is going towards the salary of that executive instead of true people in need?

This is, as you say, apples and oranges. This is the same reason I'm pissed that everyone's gonna sit there and abate their consciences by blindly giving money to "Haitians."

I still don't see how this makes animals more valuable than humans. I'm all for not helping people that scam the system/are lazy, but helping children is never a bad cause.

I'm not blindly giving my money. I'm donating to the Doctors without Borders, which I think gives immediate medical relief that is very important.

[Babyblue]

Agreed, just as every one could help by abstaining from the many things you mentioned to hire the guy down the street who is out of work to mow their lawn just once. Shouldn't take a tragedy to trigger helping others, especially when there's so much wrong domestically.

Although Matt & I don't agree about the alcohol thread, I agree with him here. Obama just pledged $100 million of U.S. money for this. So we already did contribute. I wonder how much of that $100 million will actually reach the people of Haiti?

That is why every 4-6 months, I go down to Wal-Mart and I buy $100-$150 worth of puppy food, dog food & a big box of Milk Bones and take it down to the SPCA. While I'm there, I give every dog/puppy a bone. By doing it this way, I know for a fact the donation reaches it's intented recipients.

What a sweet & wonderful man you are.

Thank you. I did it just a few weeks ago. I took my girlfriend and her niece along this time. They had a blast.

No offense, what youre doing is great, but I think itd be better if you would use that money towards putting some food on the table in front of kids who havent eaten a decent meal in days ...... human kids that is....

Sorry we need to help the animals as well.If you want to help the kids fine do that.They all need the help and the food.

[Behshad]

Agreed, just as every one could help by abstaining from the many things you mentioned to hire the guy down the street who is out of work to mow their lawn just once. Shouldn't take a tragedy to trigger helping others, especially when there's so much wrong domestically.

Although Matt & I don't agree about the alcohol thread, I agree with him here. Obama just pledged $100 million of U.S. money for this. So we already did contribute. I wonder how much of that $100 million will actually reach the people of Haiti?

That is why every 4-6 months, I go down to Wal-Mart and I buy $100-$150 worth of puppy food, dog food & a big box of Milk Bones and take it down to the SPCA. While I'm there, I give every dog/puppy a bone. By doing it this way, I know for a fact the donation reaches it's intented recipients.

What a sweet & wonderful man you are.

Thank you. I did it just a few weeks ago. I took my girlfriend and her niece along this time. They had a blast.

No offense, what youre doing is great, but I think itd be better if you would use that money towards putting some food on the table in front of kids who havent eaten a decent meal in days ...... human kids that is....

Sorry we need to help the animals as well.If you want to help the kids fine do that.They all need the help and the food.

Human beings are in much deeper need of help..... and there are many animals that are getting royal treatment, but of course fools only fall to donate to that crap..... Save a life,,, a HUMAN life,,,,

[Babyblue]

Agreed, just as every one could help by abstaining from the many things you mentioned to hire the guy down the street who is out of work to mow their lawn just once. Shouldn't take a tragedy to trigger helping others, especially when there's so much wrong domestically.

Although Matt & I don't agree about the alcohol thread, I agree with him here. Obama just pledged $100 million of U.S. money for this. So we already did contribute. I wonder how much of that $100 million will actually reach the people of Haiti?

That is why every 4-6 months, I go down to Wal-Mart and I buy $100-$150 worth of puppy food, dog food & a big box of Milk Bones and take it down to the SPCA. While I'm there, I give every dog/puppy a bone. By doing it this way, I know for a fact the donation reaches it's intented recipients.

What a sweet & wonderful man you are.

Thank you. I did it just a few weeks ago. I took my girlfriend and her niece along this time. They had a blast.

No offense, what youre doing is great, but I think itd be better if you would use that money towards putting some food on the table in front of kids who havent eaten a decent meal in days ...... human kids that is....

You do your thing & I'll do mine. Can't save everybody/thing & domesticated animals is where my interests are.

Amen!!

[KenTheDude]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

[Michigan Girl]

In other words, animals mean more to you than human beings..,..

Ahh, the Michael Vick Effect. Vick woulda been far less vilified if he had been doing a far more heinous crime on humans, but alas, animal lovers, particularly dog lovers, united. I love animals, but I don't see how anyone could love animals more than human beings.

Exactly !
There are many animals in the shelters and SPCA that eat better than human beings. PLUS theyre animals for crying out loud... they could eat out of the dumpster behind a restaurant,,,but God forbid .....let the homeless guy eat that shit,,,,

I'm calling Bushwa on both of you cranksters...that is not what he said!!!

thats how you answered for him

I dont care if youre animal lover #1 in the world. Animals are great sure, but you can not even compare it to Human life. Its that simple.

I don't believe anyone did...I simply stated as follows "it's been my experience that it is not as
easy to put a hot meal in front of a needy child"

[Behshad]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesnt matter what you do with your fucking money , if you dont mention it and brag about it. You pranced in here bragging about putting a bone in front of a dog, you gonna get all the cheers and tears from MG and her chicks, but didnt expect to get a sensible respond or two from me and Matt

[Michigan Girl]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

I feel you, dawg!!!

[Behshad]

In other words, animals mean more to you than human beings..,..

Ahh, the Michael Vick Effect. Vick woulda been far less vilified if he had been doing a far more heinous crime on humans, but alas, animal lovers, particularly dog lovers, united. I love animals, but I don't see how anyone could love animals more than human beings.

Exactly !
There are many animals in the shelters and SPCA that eat better than human beings. PLUS theyre animals for crying out loud... they could eat out of the dumpster behind a restaurant,,,but God forbid .....let the homeless guy eat that shit,,,,

I'm calling Bushwa on both of you cranksters...that is not what he said!!!

thats how you answered for him

I dont care if youre animal lover #1 in the world. Animals are great sure, but you can not even compare it to Human life. Its that simple.

I don't believe anyone did...I simply stated as follows "it's been my experience that it is not as
easy to put a hot meal in front of a needy child"

oh,, well guess what Sally,,, if it was just about what's easier, the easiest thing is to spend that money on booze and say fuck em all,,,,, I didnt know that just cause a goal is harder to achieve we shall say fuck it,,, that crying baby can wait till tomorrow, lets make the puppy smile now....

[Jana]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesn't. If we didn't have people donating to animal shelters, we would be overrun with animals, none spaded or neutered, which many non profit orgs do so much regarding animals. You're doing something good on this planet. That's all that matters. You could say, maybe some people shouldn't drink so much and spend that money on a starving child.

[lights1961]

time for some reality... only liberals tell you WHERE to donate... charity is and should be an individual choice not bullied.... PERIOD.

Rick

[KenTheDude]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesnt matter what you do with your fucking money , if you dont mention it and brag about it. You pranced in here bragging about putting a bone in front of a dog, you gonna get all the cheers and tears from MG and her chicks, but didnt expect to get a sensible respond or two from me and Matt

I mentioned it because a thread was created here telling people to donate to the Hatians. I explained what I would rather do with my own money. Simple as that. And now I'm bragging? You're a piece of work.

[Babyblue]

Agreed, just as every one could help by abstaining from the many things you mentioned to hire the guy down the street who is out of work to mow their lawn just once. Shouldn't take a tragedy to trigger helping others, especially when there's so much wrong domestically.

Although Matt & I don't agree about the alcohol thread, I agree with him here. Obama just pledged $100 million of U.S. money for this. So we already did contribute. I wonder how much of that $100 million will actually reach the people of Haiti?

That is why every 4-6 months, I go down to Wal-Mart and I buy $100-$150 worth of puppy food, dog food & a big box of Milk Bones and take it down to the SPCA. While I'm there, I give every dog/puppy a bone. By doing it this way, I know for a fact the donation reaches it's intented recipients.

What a sweet & wonderful man you are.

Thank you. I did it just a few weeks ago. I took my girlfriend and her niece along this time. They had a blast.

No offense, what youre doing is great, but I think itd be better if you would use that money towards putting some food on the table in front of kids who havent eaten a decent meal in days ...... human kids that is....

Sorry we need to help the animals as well.If you want to help the kids fine do that.They all need the help and the food.

Human beings are in much deeper need of help..... and there are many animals that are getting royal treatment, but of course fools only fall to donate to that crap..... Save a life,,, a HUMAN life,,,,

You feel the way you want to about it.And i will damn well do as i please.

[Jana]

time for some reality... only liberals tell you WHERE to donate... charity is and should be an individual choice not bullied.... PERIOD.

Rick

For God's sake, why the lib remark. I border between liberal and moderate depending on the issue, and I tell no one where to donate.

[KenTheDude]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesn't. If we didn't have people donating to animal shelters, we would be overrun with animals, none spaded or neutered, which many non profit orgs do so much regarding animals. You're doing something good on this planet. That's all that matters. You could say, maybe some people shouldn't drink so much and spend that money on a starving child.

Touche

[Behshad]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesnt matter what you do with your fucking money , if you dont mention it and brag about it. You pranced in here bragging about putting a bone in front of a dog, you gonna get all the cheers and tears from MG and her chicks, but didnt expect to get a sensible respond or two from me and Matt

I mentioned it because a thread was created here telling people to donate to the Hatians. I explained what I would rather do with my own money. Simple as that. And now I'm bragging? You're a piece of work.

Create a thread about helping Haitians Dogs and then you know you wont have to deal with me there .

[Babyblue]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesnt matter what you do with your fucking money , if you dont mention it and brag about it. You pranced in here bragging about putting a bone in front of a dog, you gonna get all the cheers and tears from MG and her chicks, but didnt expect to get a sensible respond or two from me and Matt

What are you so worried about here?????I like it that he told us about it.He never had to say anything about it at all.Could it be he is more of a caring man than you?Well you care about human beings.But God put them here for us to love and enjoy.Another thing i am NOT a chick so back off jackass

[KenTheDude]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesnt matter what you do with your fucking money , if you dont mention it and brag about it. You pranced in here bragging about putting a bone in front of a dog, you gonna get all the cheers and tears from MG and her chicks, but didnt expect to get a sensible respond or two from me and Matt

I mentioned it because a thread was created here telling people to donate to the Hatians. I explained what I would rather do with my own money. Simple as that. And now I'm bragging? You're a piece of work.

Create a thread about helping Haitians Dogs and then you know you wont have to deal with me there .

Not a bad idea.

[Blueskies]

Agreed, just as every one could help by abstaining from the many things you mentioned to hire the guy down the street who is out of work to mow their lawn just once. Shouldn't take a tragedy to trigger helping others, especially when there's so much wrong domestically.

Although Matt & I don't agree about the alcohol thread, I agree with him here. Obama just pledged $100 million of U.S. money for this. So we already did contribute. I wonder how much of that $100 million will actually reach the people of Haiti?

That is why every 4-6 months, I go down to Wal-Mart and I buy $100-$150 worth of puppy food, dog food & a big box of Milk Bones and take it down to the SPCA. While I'm there, I give every dog/puppy a bone. By doing it this way, I know for a fact the donation reaches it's intented recipients.

What a sweet & wonderful man you are.

Thank you. I did it just a few weeks ago. I took my girlfriend and her niece along this time. They had a blast.

No offense, what youre doing is great, but I think itd be better if you would use that money towards putting some food on the table in front of kids who havent eaten a decent meal in days ...... human kids that is....

Sorry we need to help the animals as well.If you want to help the kids fine do that.They all need the help and the food.

Take care of each other, yes, but care of all things is required in the care of humans too when you think about it. We all live due to each thing giving to another. The earth gives us plants to feed us and give to let us be able to breath the air, animals feed us as well as give us love and companionship as other people do. The waters quench our thirst and supply us with food too and all of nature gives us beauty. We cannot only care about and give back to one...ourselves...as we require everything else as well. Again, all things require care and Ken and others are doing their part..and just as much an important a part in caring for animals as well as people.

[lights1961]

time for some reality... only liberals tell you WHERE to donate... charity is and should be an individual choice not bullied.... PERIOD.

Rick

For God's sake, why the lib remark. I border between liberal and moderate depending on the issue, and I tell no one where to donate.

NONONO... it was a remark by B...why this went to where it went... B telling Ken that kids charity is better than aninmal charity... thats all..... all charity is good if done right... we just dont want to be told which is better...

[Behshad]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesnt matter what you do with your fucking money , if you dont mention it and brag about it. You pranced in here bragging about putting a bone in front of a dog, you gonna get all the cheers and tears from MG and her chicks, but didnt expect to get a sensible respond or two from me and Matt

What are you so worried about here?????I like it that he told us about it.He never had to say anything about it at all.Could it be he is more of a caring man than you?Well you care about human beings.But God put them here for us to love and enjoy.Another thing i am NOT a chick so back off jackass

sorry DUDE

[Behshad]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesnt matter what you do with your fucking money , if you dont mention it and brag about it. You pranced in here bragging about putting a bone in front of a dog, you gonna get all the cheers and tears from MG and her chicks, but didnt expect to get a sensible respond or two from me and Matt

I mentioned it because a thread was created here telling people to donate to the Hatians. I explained what I would rather do with my own money. Simple as that. And now I'm bragging? You're a piece of work.

Create a thread about helping Haitians Dogs and then you know you wont have to deal with me there .

Not a bad idea.

consider it done, rover

[KenTheDude]

time for some reality... only liberals tell you WHERE to donate... charity is and should be an individual choice not bullied.... PERIOD.

Rick

For God's sake, why the lib remark. I border between liberal and moderate depending on the issue, and I tell no one where to donate.

NONONO... it was a remark by B...why this went to where it went... B telling Ken that kids charity is better than aninmal charity... thats all..... all charity is good if done right... we just dont want to be told which is better...

Exactly.

[Babyblue]

Like I said before, it's all relative to what you have a passion for. Some people are animal lovers, some not. Don't let anyone tell you that you should give to one charity over another charity. It's your money, you earned it, do what ever you want to with it. Wipe your ass with it for all I care. At least I'm donated to SOMETHING. Fuck, I never thought I'd get piled on becasue I mentioned I donate to charity. WTF is that?? What does it matter what I do with my own money??

It doesnt matter what you do with your fucking money , if you dont mention it and brag about it. You pranced in here bragging about putting a bone in front of a dog, you gonna get all the cheers and tears from MG and her chicks, but didnt expect to get a sensible respond or two from me and Matt

What are you so worried about here?????I like it that he told us about it.He never had to say anything about it at all.Could it be he is more of a caring man than you?Well you care about human beings.But God put them here for us to love and enjoy.Another thing i am NOT a chick so back off jackass

sorry DUDE

I am a woman not a chick And i have red hair so don't piss me off.