[Alberta's Child]

There's nothing about the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that is any different from other groups like the Ford Foundation, the Gates Foundation, etc.

You have to remember that once a family's fortune has grown so large, the attributes of the original family members who made it that large have pretty much disappeared. As a result, these foundations show many of the attributes of a young adult who has never had to work a day in his life . . . He is literally bored to tears, and therefore has to involve himself in all sorts of "causes" simply to justify his existence (in his own mind).

[Gabz]

That is very true.

However, when it comes to the RWJF, knowing that the foundation is one of the largest holders of stock in Johnson & Johnson products - I do refuse to buy those products as much as possible.

Does it matter to them in the long run? Of course not. But at least, in this little way, I know that as a smoker, gun owner and beer drinker, I am not contributing anymore than I absolutely have to those who wish to make me into some type of social outcast.