Amen to that! I object much less to my pocket being picked to help those who are not able to help themselves than to providing for those who are able but unwilling. But I prefer to be charitable by choice, not by force!
I too am willing to put money into something that I think is a worthwhile cause..although I don’t think simply throwing money at anything is a good idea... My main gripe is the way the mentally ill are dealt with in every step of their process..someone needs to look into mental health reform in this country and stop treating the mentally ill like our dirty little secret.