[Ol' Sox]

I understand about not giving at all. I've wrestled with that very thought, and believe me when I say vengeance upon the takers has crossed my mind. But charity benefits both the giver and the receiver, and it is by far the better path for me and mine. Normally, I would rely on Matthew 25 for justification of my actions, however both the first reading and the gospel message at this past Sunday's mass both discuss the poor - the faithfulness of the poor widow baking the last of her flour to make a cake for Elijah, and the generosity of the poor widow whose two small coins amounted to great generosity, and was witnessed by Jesus.

I will certainly vet my giving to the best of my ability, but simply because Obama is president is no reason for me not to maintain a generosity of spirit and an eye toward the welfare of the TRULY needy.

[Ouderkirk]

I have simply run out of empathy, and sympathy. I am emotionally bankrupt and have nothing left for the poor but contempt.

I may yet give to a charity, but it’s not going to be this calendar year and doubtful for next. My issue develops is when I make a donation to a charity/relief fund, I immediatly make it onto some list where I am then bombarded with calls and letters asking me to donate to whatever cause if the month is.

As for the poor, let them starve. Maybe we will have less of them.

[Josa]

They voted for the government to take care of them and i shall honor their wishes.