Oh, the Red Cross has had a bad reputation long before BOR outed them. Just ask a vet of any war how the RC treated them.
I know that, and you know that, but the greybeard thinks it's a wonderful charity, just ask 'em. He'll keep telling you, over and over and over again. Don't let the facts get in the way. I've heard about Vet groups complaining about the Red Cross a long time ago, BTW.