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Re: eBay's Auction for America
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Fri, 12 Oct 2001 13:41:28 GMT
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I did not notice John had set FUT OTD. I still think it belongs in LD.
But, it is here now. :-/
Scott A
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> 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.
> > >
> > >
> > > 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.
> >
> > 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.
>
> > >
> > > 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.
> >
> > 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?
>
> >
> > 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?
> >
> > 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
>
> >
> > -John
> >
> >
> > > Scott A
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| (...) 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). (...) (25 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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