As I write this diary on Friday afternoon, the Readers and Book Lovers group has raised and/or donated a total of $1140.11. There have been 25 distinct donors. So the average donation/donor has been $45.60. That is a wonderful achievement, and I am proud of everyone who put it on the line for our troops. So far.
That brings me to the next point. Most R&BLers group members have not donated. I don't mention this to scold anyone; it's just a fact. The truth is, donations to NFTT this year are not impressive. So, allow me to give you some reasons why you might consider donating, if you haven't so far.
1. You're a veteran. You've been there and done that. You know, better than anyone, what it's like to get something from home. Pay if forward.
2. You're related to a veteran. Maybe it's a parent, or a grandparent. Whomever it is, chances are that they don't talk much about the experience of being under fire. I have a friend who was in the first wave at Iwo Jima. When I asked him about it, he said It was boring; just a lot of death. Pay tribute to their service.
3. George W. Bush. For every time that you rolled your eyes as GW and his cronies talked about our great troops while simultaneously shitting on them, donate a dime. Believe me, if you're honest about it, the money will add up.
4. As a codicil, We Support Our Troops. Progressives always want to talk about how we care so much more about the troops. I believe it. Put your money where your mouth is.
5. You know somebody, or like me, have read about someone killed in the line of duty. That person's buddies are still out there on the front line. Ease their pain.
6. You hate the war(s). If we are going to avoid wars like this in the future, we need to reach out to those on the line now. Be a friend to get a friend.
7. You can't afford it. I can't either. There was a diary this week detailing the difference between working class and middle class. I lose my job, me and my autistic son, not to mention his mom, who I support, and his babysitter, who lives with us, are out on the street. But in the words of Mary Baker Eddy, Love is reflected in love. I have never seen a dollar go out of my hands for the right reason which did not flow back to me. Trust the universe, and give anyway.
I don't have anyone in my family who is on active duty. I don't know of anyone on active duty. So, why have I taken this time to captain the R&BLers group effort for NFTT? I wrote a diary about it, if you're interested. But, really, the truth is I don't know. Just because.
So, if you can't think of a reason to donate to NFTT, do it anyway. Why? Just because.
I am not on the computer on the weekends, so I will not be able to respond to comments until Monday. Best wishes to all.
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