The American Red Cross is at it again...

Gulf1 ^ | 3/10/02 | Ed Anthony

[ppaul]

Well, once again stupidity's twin sister (political correctness) has lifted her dumb face in an organization that should, by now, know better. The American Red Cross has announced that they will not participate in a ceremony to honor certain people involved in the September 11, tragedy in New York. If the word GOD or prayer is going to be used they will not participate. They are afraid it may offend someone.

My first thought on this was, "If someone receiving an honor, an award or cash gift is going to be offended, let them refuse to receive anything and go their way in peace." "If someone giving a donation will be offended by the use of terms like GOD, and prayer, let them give their gifts somewhere else. It is plain they are more interested in advancing a cause than in helping people." If you are giving to help me, good. But if you are giving to make yourself look good, thanks, but no thanks! I'll live without it.

My second thought was, "Hasn't it dawned on these "rich beggars" that the American public are the people they should be worried about offending with this politically correct foolishness.?" How long can this silly nonsense continue to rule the minds of people?

Their attitude about helping people was made very apparent just a few months ago. The American people in our rich tradition of showing mercy gave hundreds of millions to the American Red Cross to relieve the suffering of our brothers and sisters in New York. The American Red Cross immediately set aside over half of the money to perpetuate their existence and expand some of the programs they had in their "dream folder". And after all, they had a plan to pass on a few dollars to the people who could qualify under their strict guidelines. They didn't have a clue that the money was for New York and not them. The high mark of arrogance and self admiration is thinking that it's all about you.

My father told me about paying a dollar a pack for cigarettes while laying in the hospital during WWII. The Red cross paid $.09 a pack for them in the PX. While in the hospital in Siagon, I would eat breakfast in the military mess hall each morning but could not touch the fresh made donuts. About 10:30 the Red Cross workers would go to the mess hall, get the donuts and mess hall coffee, and roll it through the different wards. The price for two donuts and coffee was a dollar.

Someone needs to stick a fork in this bunch, and tell them, "It's over, you're done!"

[ppaul]

They are afraid it may offend someone.....

Is it just me, or does anybody else find the Red Cross's position offensive?

[doug from upland]

It is time for a big time campaign to end this nonsense. Who has some ideas? How about a FReep of one of the exec's houses? Let his neighbors know what he is doing. Or, leaflets in the area to let his neighbors know what he is doing. Who has some names of the execs who are making these decisions?

[537 Votes]

We only get to vote for President once every four years, but we can vote against the Red Cross with our dollars every day. Today I voted against them, and tomorrow I will do so again.

[NetValue]

"Is it just me, or does anybody else find the Red Cross's position offensive? "

So much so that I will not contribute as much as one penny to them. In addition, I direct some clients' charitable giving and I assure you and them, not a cent to the American Red Cross. They are out of touch with the real America. They sit around in meetings in their lavish conference rooms and ornate offices feathering their own nest and french kissing each others' a$$es while real needs are not being met. They are no longer a charity.

[theDentist]

The most effective idea (imo) is a series of letters and calls to the Red Cross stating that (we) will not donate any more blood until they pull their collective heads out of their butts.

Next, start sending questions to Liz Dole asking for her opinion (as the former head) of the Red Cross position.

Finally, of course, some emails to the WH.

[Brilliant]

Let's understand that the reason they take these absurd positions is because of who they are. The people who run the Red Cross (and virtually every other charity) are left-wingers who are out of touch with reality. Too bad we can't get more conservatives involved in these organizations. I'm not sure why not. I volunteered to be a board member of Second Harvest Food Bank. They did not make me take an oath, or anything like that. You rub shoulders with a lot of liberals, but get over it! Get involved, and change the way these organizations think.

[Catspaw]

The Red Cross...you mean the same group who forced their former president to quit because she wanted the Israeli version of the Red Cross to join the International Red Cross, but the Israelis were denied because the Islamic chapters of the IRC objected? You mean THAT Red Cross?

Wouldn't give them a penny.

[samtheman]

I have given money to the Red Cross in the past. I will never give money to them again. And I will urge all my friends to likewise abstain.

[good1]

No, I'm with you all the way.

I wonder if the Red Cross cares that I am offended by all instances and occurances of political correctness?

[good1]

They sit around in meetings in their lavish conference rooms and ornate offices

You should see the United Way's elaborate complex located on Quality Hill in Kansas City, Missouri. It is extravagant in the extreme.

[goldstategop]

The Red Cross stuck the victims of 9-11 in the eyes.

Friends and Freepers, its time to give the Red Cross our collective thumbs down.

[Gritty]

It's about time this idiot organization changed it's corporate emblem from the red cross to something they understand and agree with,... the Red Star!

As for "not offending" anybody, they have failed. They have offended me, plenty! No more money for these guys. I can easily find some sane organization to contribute to.

[scholar]

My father told me about paying a dollar a pack for cigarettes while laying in the hospital during WWII.

A friend of mine fought in Korea. Ten years later he got a bill from the Red Cross for a sweat shirt he thought they GAVE him. If they don't want to hear the word God, then I suggest they never accept any more money with "In God We Trust" inscribed on it.

[MI_too]

When I received this same e-mail, I fired one off to the American Red Cross which told them how stupid they are to flip the bird at God and the people who hold Him in higher esteem than anything else. I also told them they were never going to get another cent from me. The automatic reply that came back said they were so inundated with mail that it might take a couple of weeks before they could respond to my letter. I hope that every letter they get tells them about the same thing mine did.

[ppaul]

Pledge of Allegiance?
God Bless America?
VERBOTEN!

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Don't forget the whole name of the organization:
RED CROSS/RED CRESCENT

Donations help fund organizations like the Palestinian Red Crescent Society,
which cranks out propaganda like this:

Israeli Army Shoots at Innocent Pregnant Women & Children

Isn't it comforting to know that the selfless contributions
of well-meaning Americans are going to support these "Red Crescent Societies"?

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[VOA]

The Red Cross...you mean the same group who forced their former president to quit because
she wanted the Israeli version of the Red Cross to join the International Red Cross,
but the Israelis were denied because the Islamic chapters of the IRC objected?
You mean THAT Red Cross?

Thanks. You took the words right out of my mouth.

I was really suprised to learn about how Dr. Bernadette Healy (sp?) quit, partly because
the International Red Cross recognizes The Red Crescent, but not the Israeli
version of Red Cross.

I shouldn't have been suprised. What else should I expect from the sophisticated
inbred brains of Eurotrash.

[VOA]

Isn't it comforting to know that the selfless contributions
of well-meaning Americans are going to support these "Red Crescent Societies"?

Not this American!!!

Wonder if there are some articles of Islamic double-speak on the Red Cross/Red Crescent
over at www.memri.org?
That group really lets you know what nice (sarcasm intended) people like
Arafat are really saying to their home team.

[IncredibleHulk]

Wouldn't give them a penny.

I believe it's time to give them $3.00. Three cents at a time by Visa. Where can we donate to the Red Cross by credit card? If we all Visa Freep the red cross, we can cost them millions.

[AnnaZ]

Yeah, they stink.

 

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[Eala]

Is it just me, or does anybody else find the Red Cross's position offensive?

Offensive is putting it mildly.

Maybe they're just trying to purge any sense of Judeo-Christianity so they can merge with the Red Crescent.