I’m not normally one to speak out against someone else’s actions. I’m the one that sits back and lets everyone else do the talking for me. I’m not one to point fingers, or attempt to ’stir the pot’. Well, publicly, anyhow. Usually, several other people will say exactly what I was thinking anyhow.
I’m not too proud to ask for help. I’ve done it before. I’ve done it here on my blog. I’ve done in face to face with my friends and family. Heck, I still have that little chip-in widget in my sidebar… which isn’t doing any good anyhow, so I might as well remove it.
But, when I ask for help, its for something important. Like, groceries. Or, filling my propane tank. Even helping make a payment on Tom’s van.
I’d never have the nerve to ask anyone for help buying a toy. Ever. That’s just … unnecessary. A toy is exactly that. Its not essential to ones daily life. Its not a ‘make it or break it’ situation.
I’m not saying that the toy is not worth purchasing. Hell, go ahead. If I had the cash to buy something like that, I just might.
But, to put it out there to ask your readers to donate their hard earned money for a toy?
Tacky.
Rude.
Inappropriate.
If you need help keeping your electricity on? Post about it. Ask for help.
Do you need help from getting your only form of transportation from being repossessed? Blog about it. Add a widget to your blog.
Are you trying to find a way to make it across the country to see your mother before she passes away from her terminal cancer? Please, ask the world for a hand!
But, a toy? An expensive toy? An unnecessary, costly toy?
Don’t ever ask me for a donation regarding a toy.
Its just inconsiderate.
There are people struggling today. And, I mean STRUGGLING. People are loosing their houses. People can’t buy groceries. People can’t buy new shoes for their kids. People are having to get rid of any luxury they own to help make ends meet.
I am not even struggling so badly that I’ve had to give up a luxury, yet.
And, I’ve not asked the blogging world in the longest time to throw me their spare change. I know that this isn’t the time to ask for help. Most everyone is looking for help. A lot of people are struggling.
And, I’m definitely not asking you to help fund a completely ridiculous request, either.
If you feel the need to donate somewhere, consider these links:
Christopher Reeves Foundation – help research a cure for Spinal Cord Injuries
