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The American Red Cross is at it again...
Gulf1 ^ | 3/10/02 | Ed Anthony

Posted on 03/10/2002 2:20:50 PM PST by 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!"



TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2001; 911; bloodhounds; islamjihad; muslimholywar; nyc; redcross; september11; terrorism; wtc
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To: ppaul
Do you wish to be sure more American's get your message?

Copy
Print multiple stickers.
Apply liberally at appropriate locations (near whereever requests to "give more" are made)
Disapproval needs to be demonstrated or nothing will change.

In future, when you look up "insular" in the Old Patriot's Dictionary and you find "leadership of the American Red Cross" it will mean we have failed to try hard enough to drive the vermin out of our institutions.

41 posted on 03/11/2002 6:27:04 AM PST by Avoiding_Sulla
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Let them hear from you. I just let the Red Cross know they will never get another cent from me or minute of volunteer time. My time and money will go to support the Salvation Army, which is not offended by God or prayer.

Here's the Red Cross contact form:

Click here

42 posted on 03/11/2002 7:22:18 AM PST by Jen
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To: ppaul
Dole is from Kansas. She was originally from NC.

vaudine

43 posted on 03/11/2002 9:42:38 AM PST by vaudine
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To: ppaul
"...And, for what?..."

Partially for fundraising, according to the board member interviewed---apparently, if they raise a lot of money, they get to keep it.

The board member said they were "not going to get rid of her."

44 posted on 03/11/2002 9:46:51 AM PST by gatex
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To: ppaul
The reason it is called red CROSS, is because it was started by Christians. The last time I looked it up, I found that Christians believe in God. So what is the red cross's problem? As a matter of facts Moslems are offended by the symbol of red cross, so they went and called theirs a red crescent!

It is too bad that such a wonderful organization as the red cross can get corrupted by stupid management.

45 posted on 03/11/2002 9:52:20 AM PST by philosofy123
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To: vaudine
Dole is from Kansas. She was originally from NC.

So she's running for the Senate representing SC?
A Republican "Hillary".

46 posted on 03/11/2002 10:02:40 AM PST by ppaul
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To: ppaul
F Y I

A group of Orange County high school singers was recently told by the Orange County Red Cross that they could not say “God” or “prayer in their songs, which were supposed to be performed to honor those who were murdered on Sep. 11. As a result, their brave Group Director, Cherilyn Bacon, has withdrawn the group of students, who hail from the Orange County High School of the Arts, from the program. Ms. Bacon’s own school administrators are now attacking her, as you will read in the article below.

Please take a moment to read the article and if you feel moved to do so, please email your comments to the O.C. Red Cross at PublicAffairs@oc-redcross.org. You may also let the Orange County High School of the Arts know that you support Ms. Bacon by registering your thoughts at their web site, at http://www.ocsarts.net/, just go to the link “Request Information,” which is found by clicking the “Contact Us” link, which appears on the left side of the Home Page.
You may also call the school’s principal at 714-560-0900, ext. 6140. Letters may be faxed to 714-664-0462. In my opinion, the Orange County Red Cross is abridging the Constitutional Right to Free Speech by telling the students that they cannot mention “God” or “Prayer” in their songs. This incident may also be categorized as an attack on religious freedom and it certainly seems to be a restriction on artistic expression.
we need to stand up on behalf of Ms. Bacon, before the school administrators take further action against her. Please take the time to make a difference! – Art Pedroza, Jr., Santa Ana, CA Kids' chance to sing dissolves in discord
A student group bows out of a Red Cross show rather than drop 'god' and 'prayer' from their songs.

47 posted on 03/11/2002 10:27:21 AM PST by Burlem
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The above is a partial e-mail I received. Just wantd to share it. Due to length I did not post in its entirety.
48 posted on 03/11/2002 10:28:38 AM PST by Burlem
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To: ppaul
In my days of national service, the unAmerican Red Cross used to loan GI's cash for transportation in the event of a family emergency. Many times the request for payment in full reached the serviceman's comand before he could return to duty.
49 posted on 03/11/2002 10:53:29 AM PST by oyez
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To: ppaul
My father passed away a week after the attacks. In his obituary, we asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Red Cross. I wish I could get those donations back now. My father's memory deserves better than this.
50 posted on 03/11/2002 7:17:24 PM PST by ru4liberty
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To: ru4liberty
So sorry about your father.
Don't worry about your gifts
You did the right thing at the time.
The Lord looks upon the heart.
51 posted on 03/12/2002 7:59:21 AM PST by ppaul
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To: ppaul
Sorry about the NC/SC. I sometimes get them backwards. Whichever Carolina she's running to represent is her orig. home.

vaudine

52 posted on 03/12/2002 1:45:27 PM PST by vaudine
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