Okay, I'm going to dare to be the lone voice, the dissenter, the unpopular one. Please think twice before donating money to The American Red Cross, and any of the other corporate "charities", for Haitian relief. I don't usually get political on my blog. This is the place where I come to get away from it all. But I've been compelled to respond to all of the blog hysteria of otherwise intelligent people with good intentions urging their readers to donate to the unethical Red Cross.

NOT as innocent as they appear

Please, please don't be offended if you have been a part of this plea to the corporate charities. I know where your hearts lie. If any of you truly want to help, consider taking the time to read this article: Haiti, "Classquakes," and American Empire. It includes links for charities that are trustworthy. The writer, Paul Street, is highly regarded in humanitarian circles. Thank you for considering an alternative. I believe in you!

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4 responses to “The Double-Crossing Red Cross”

Di Overton

January 21, 2010

Well said. I never give to big charities. I have been invited to too many Gala Dinners etc and have been involved in the marketing of some of these so called charities and seen where the majority of the donations go and it’s not to the needy.

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Sylvie

January 21, 2010

Thanks for sharing your first-hand account Di. Too often I’ve seen the outrageous numbers, such as 85% going to administration costs. “Yay, let’s have another party and pat ourselves on the back for that fun[d]raiser.”

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colette

January 21, 2010

Your courage in posting this is beyond admirable. A great eye opener here. 85% wow! That’s outrageous.
Thanks, Sylvie!

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le petit cabinet de curiosites

February 4, 2010

Well said !! I love the pic , it should be used for a red cross campaign

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