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LadyEllen -> the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/19/2008 6:09:31 AM)
I opened a letter on Saturday from the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee), asking for money for their Burma appeal. They have my details since I've given on previous occasions when called upon. I threw it in the bin this time. The reason being, I refuse to send money to buy supplies which will then be used as a propaganda tool by the junta or stocked by the junta for their personal use and the use of their supporters or sold off into the world markets when the fuss has died down. But I'm still questioning the decision not to give. Its not the fault of these people that a bunch of thugs have control of their country, and theyre in need - surely, if one percent of what I give gets through, thats worth it if it saves a life? But then if 99% of it goes towards repressing them, then thats me complicit in their repression? Its a difficult one. What do you all think? E

DomAviator -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/19/2008 6:17:43 AM)
I think you should keep your money in your pocket - its not going to help anyone over there and even if you keep someone a;ive what do you buy thme another month of misery before they wind up exterminatedby the regieme? Save the cash or better yet spend it someplace more worthwhile - like Victoria's Secret. [:D]

Owner59 -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/19/2008 6:22:56 AM)
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LadyEllen -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/19/2008 6:30:25 AM)
Whatever are you insinuating about my "Tesco specials" choice of underwear DA!? E

TheHeretic -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/19/2008 6:50:36 AM)
Leave that letter in the bin, LadyE. There are many other places where you'll get more good accomplished with your money. Chile is still recoving from a massive quake a little while back, and winter is coming to that part of the world.

RealityLicks -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/19/2008 11:30:06 AM)
I think Malloch Brown is close to a breakthrough with regard to the junta and it may soon be possible to dramatically increase help for the victims of Cyclone Nargis. It may be that we have to channel our aid through the Indians, Thais or another Asean gov't but it would be tragic if channels were to open and there was only a small amount of food to be transported. Give your donation in good faith.

DesFIP -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/19/2008 8:17:21 PM)
I'd give if the money had any chance of going to the people who need it. Instead it's all going to the generals to enrich them. I have no need to help dictators continue to mistreat the common populace.

seeksfemslave -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/20/2008 1:10:34 AM)
It apparently is a fact of life that large amounts of money donated as charity never reaches the recipients. Thats just as true of Burma as it is of basic everyday charities. Carnt think of any exarmples but I have read of the "syphoning off" of donations adding: issued by the Welsh police.... http://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/advice/fraud/charity/

NorthernGent -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/20/2008 2:11:51 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyEllen Its a difficult one. What do you all think? E 'Not remotely interested in what is happening in Burma - charity begins at home.

RealityLicks -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/20/2008 2:17:59 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: NorthernGent 'Not remotely interested in what is happening in Burma - charity begins at home. And the award for Humanitarian of the Year goes to... Just 60 years since independence and they can all starve, eh?

Level -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/20/2008 2:42:37 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyEllen I opened a letter on Saturday from the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee), asking for money for their Burma appeal. They have my details since I've given on previous occasions when called upon. I threw it in the bin this time. The reason being, I refuse to send money to buy supplies which will then be used as a propaganda tool by the junta or stocked by the junta for their personal use and the use of their supporters or sold off into the world markets when the fuss has died down. But I'm still questioning the decision not to give. Its not the fault of these people that a bunch of thugs have control of their country, and theyre in need - surely, if one percent of what I give gets through, thats worth it if it saves a life? But then if 99% of it goes towards repressing them, then thats me complicit in their repression? Its a difficult one. What do you all think? E quote: YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar’s junta, facing global outrage for spurning international assistance, appeared to relent Monday, saying it would allow its Asian neighbors to oversee the distribution of foreign relief to cyclone survivors. It also approved a visit by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and prepared to host a meeting of aid donors, while claiming that losses from the May 2-3 disaster exceeded $10 billion. A three-day official period of mourning was to begin Tuesday for the dead, which numbered more than 78,000, according to official figures. Another 56,000 people are missing. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24700737/ Maybe it's safe to give now, E, but I do understand your thoughts on this.

NorthernGent -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/20/2008 2:43:25 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: RealityLicks quote: ORIGINAL: NorthernGent 'Not remotely interested in what is happening in Burma - charity begins at home. And the award for Humanitarian of the Year goes to... Just 60 years since independence and they can all starve, eh? 'Couldn't care less, RL. When you work with abused children (some abused to the extent they can't handle being around men), the homeless, young offenders, women who are HIV as a consequence of their husbands' promiscuity, abused animals etc.......you see charity and support in a different light. We have more than enough on our plate here. There always seems to be plenty to go 'round when a tsunami or something similar occurs; yet, we can't take care of our own. Perhaps sending money to Burma is a conscience easier.

RealityLicks -> RE: the letter from the DEC Burma appeal (5/20/2008 3:02:50 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: NorthernGent Perhaps sending money to Burma is a conscience easier. That's a very thought-provoking post. I can't say I have an easy answer to what might be a case of compassion fatigue. Might sound mawkish here but seeing kids give their little 50p or pound coins out of their pocket money for kids over there was a positive experience. But there's no right or wrong response.

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