Friday, December 15, 2017

Dear Rich People

Dear Rich People,

Some of you will support a need to give back to society by: making a pledge to help others, publicly speaking out about worthy causes, and physically getting involved in charitable work by going to communities throughout the U.S. and worldwide. You may gift to your other equally wealthy friends $1 million. But, the bottom-line is that you still demonstrate how much you care about deprived communities, and your actions speak louder than words in making life better for so many. Then there are those of you who show some concern for the needy and will make regular donations to worthy causes. But, giving money is sufficient - giving time and effort in participating in causes is not up your alley. Next, some of you give to the needy, but the suffering of others do not really cross your mind. Your only satisfaction in giving to charity is for a tax break, so your interest to aid people does not go beyond that low level. And there are those of you who simply have to be coaxed or reminded to give to charity since you have no concern for those who live on meager sustenance. But, you take some responsibility in at least selecting a charity to give your money. And finally, there are those of  you who have never made any commitment to helping others or shown any concern for the welfare of the lowly, but since the pressure is on as you climb the billionaire tree, you have to send out a tweet to ask the public for charity suggestions instead of developing your own sincere, personal bond with one or more charities. In the meantime, while we are waiting for you to decide, children living in rural areas of some Caribbean countries in close proximity to the U.S. are still  using unsanitary pit toilets during this 21st century. Which one of of these descriptions matches your giving history?