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> > LEGO should run this kind of auctions:
> > - for charity (their production costs of Santa Fe 001 to 010 were about zero)
>
> Not sure that this would help defuse anything, we had insensitive twits show
> up here and slam them in quite hurtful ways for their charity auctions when
> they did that. So if it doesn't help, why bother?
*sigh* I assume this refers to me? Let's be clear on this, I have no problem
with anyone giving time or money to any worthy cause - I do both. My
"insensitive" comments related to those who wish to benefit themselves by
giving a token amount very publicly.
In the thread I think Larry refers to, I questioned a company (it was LD,
but it can apply to any other) who was apparently noisily giving a token
amount to the WTC charity. I questioned their motives. Tim and John claimed
that perhaps I was being insensitive. Perhaps I was. I welcome both John and
Tim's opinion. But I do not want to be lectured by Larry on this (again), as
he has already made his views clear on those seeking to gain financially
from 911:
==+==
Dan:
> I think it's just plain sick! Any person wishing to buy, sell, trade
> and/or somehow turn a profit from debris soaked with the blood of their
> countrymen is worthless scum in my opinion.
Larry:
OK, I think excessive profiteering is a bit despicable, yes. But ponder this.
I would like to have a small piece of the WTC because I want a tangible
reminder of this tragedy, something to spark discussion with my kids or
grandkids, and don't ever want to forget that horrid day.
==+==
I do not own any debris from the WTC, but I have not forgotten that “horrid
day”. Has anyone?
FUT OTD
Scott A
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