This is why I don’t do gofundme’s. It’s all well and good that people feel like giving but what has this kid or his mother done to deserve $250k to just be given to them. What will that teach him? People need to learn to work for what they want.
May seem hardhearted but I think it sends the wrong message to them.
People who contribute to gofundme are stupid.
There is always a projected cost estimate, indicating the item or services needed **would** cost **up to** whatever inflated amount, if only I had the money, poor me.
There is almost never a receipt posted afterward, proving that the item or services needed were actually paid for, using the money raised.
People who donate to help pay veterinary bills are among the most gullible.
They’ve helped buy a lot of new cars for people who end up just euthanizing the animal.
Exactly my thoughts. He will now spend the rest of his life looking for someone to “help” him out. Anyone who doesn’t “help” him will now be called a racist. The fund should have stopped at $500. Enough to buy the lawn mower and some gas to get him started. Let him show that the money went for what it was intended.
What will that teach him?
That Panhandling and Begging instead of working WORKS!!
here in Los Angeles the Beggars make anywhere from $150-$300 DAILY!
As my wife said, he learned that it is more lucrative to beg than to work hard to earn your pay.
You don’t know what this young man had already done. Certainly none of us know what the future holds. Time will tell.
Give or don’t give. Who cares? It’s not your money so it’s not your business
He’ll get another message when he neglects to pay the taxes on it.