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Re: eBay's Auction for America
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Fri, 12 Oct 2001 09:02:35 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, John Neal writes:
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Scott Arthur writes:
> > In lugnet.lego.direct, Scott Arthur writes:
> > > In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes:
> > > > (Can someone please cross-post this as is appropriate? Thanks!)
> > > >
> > > > All,
> > > >
> > > > Like the rest of the world, we at LEGO are deeply saddened by the tragic
> > > > events in New York City, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.
> > >
> > > It is not clear to me if this is a gesture by Lego or its staff.
> >
> > It looks like it is a TLC effort.
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> >
> > This is a great token of support, but I can’t help but think this is a
> > cynical promotional effort rather a 100% wish to do good. There are a lot of
> > kids on the planet, very few of which can afford Lego. I can’t help thinking
> > that there are better ways for companies to play their role in society and
> > even that there are more needy causes than this one.
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> You are a piece of work. Who are you to tell people to whom they may give
> charitably??
That is not my main point. My point is that by giving a little they will
also gain. I did not view it as a 100% altruistic effort on their part.
Further, if you take a look at the auctions you will see that I have bid on
them (~$850 so far).
> And where is the chart that ranks needy causes (or is that just
> your opinion?)
Do you agree or disagree with the "rank" I gave?
> Your arrogance is only exceeded by your stupidity.
Read what I have said again.
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> > By acting in this way, Lego is exploiting the current kudos associated with
> > this area of charitable activity, rather than supporting those who really
> > need it most.
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> B as in B; S as in S. Giving is giving-- why must you taint it with *YOUR*
> cynicism?
What is Lego giving? Take a look. What do you think those things cost them?
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> Ultimately, I expect none of the children who were orphaned on
> > the 11th in the USA will starve. Meanwhile, every 8 seconds a child dies due
> > to lack of clean water in the developing world – saving each of these lives
> > costs less than $20. Give to water aid for free here :
> > http://www.givewater.org/
> >
> > Perhaps Lego will be willing to match the winning bids with a donation of
> > its own to this or a more worthy cause?
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> Criticizing TLC here because they have chosen to help out their neighbors (yes,
> LD is within blocks of ground zero) is beneath contempt.
I stand by my words.
Scott A
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> -John
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> > Scott A
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