I'm going to link a story I found on Fark today.
I want you to read it, then look at the second link. 99.9% of the folks on this board are smarter than rest of the the dumb fuckers on this planet who go through life never taking a risk, never giving more than they get. The simple fact that you spend time on this board helping those starting out is a testament to your character. I know I'm an elitist fuck most days and it's A-OK to hate my guts, I personally don't give two fucks, that's business, folk's aren't always going to love you. I'd like you to look past your view of me personally and think about what the links I'm posting represent. At the very least, they represent inaction. Inaction from neighbors, communities, and strangers.
Read the first link, then seriously consider the second.
Link 1:
The girl in the window - St. Petersburg Times
Link 2:
National CASA - About Us
I've been volunteering with these guys for 12 months, have had 2 cases, and can see the difference my time has made. Not everyone is like you, not everyone has that common sense you have, the one that has helped you get to this point in your life.
Read link 1, find a local CASA near you using link 2. It's only 12 hours a month and you, I guarantee, will make a difference in a kids life.
Think of how it felt last time you were dumped, were fired/downsized, were 'anything bad', that's what the kids that are in need of CASA advocates go through for weeks and months on end.
<-Removed his donation promise to anyone who volunteers ->
Seriously, consider it.
National CASA - About Us
