Our pets have food, water, shelter, and basic medical care as needed. That's all the law or morality requires.
That's what we should provide for the "poor."
No more, no less.
I feel bad this year. In good years, a big part of our Christmas is finding a working family with kids who are trying to make ends meet, and are too proud to ask for help.
These are the folks who really deserve help, and really appreciate it.
Unfortunately, this year we're barely breaking even ourselves.
If anybody here at FR has enough extra for a few thoughtful gifts and a gift certificate to the local supermarket, you're welcome to fill in for us this year.
And a note to those folks who are spending megabucks on themselves and their pets:
While I believe that no one should be forced by "redistribution of wealth" to give up their hard-earned money, this does not absolve one of the moral responsibility to do what's right.
Especially this time of year.
Doubly so if you call yourself a Christian.
Well said! I hope things improve for you and your family this coming year. You,however, are already rich in the important ways, and one of those ways is having a charitable heart!
God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!!!!