'Tis the Season for many people to struggle for their basic needs. What if we all asked ourselves in what ways we can help those in need in our own communities through our gifting this year?
Instead of giving Aunt Zelda another gift card to one or another consumer emporium, what about a donation in her name to her local food bank or heat bank? Not only might she have her eyes opened to the need in her own area, but she would feel she gave something toward that need, by virtue of the gift.
More people this year than ever before are struggling under the mantle of horrifyingly mishandled capitalism. We are now required to pay more taxes to bolster the unregulated criminal greed of banks and investment companies who already get three dollars for every dollar we spend "shopping" for things we don't need. When you go Christmas shopping, the rich just get richer on the backs of the poor.
Be the change you want to see. Give your gifts to your loved ones' communities. I know I'm an idealist, but we are capable of this.
"Be the change you want to see." Alright BARACK!
ReplyDeleteWow you're such a liberal. But occasionally I find out liberals are right. I'm not into social gospel but I could definitely use this as a reminder.
Not original, but excellent idea! More conservatives who can't stop uncontrollably spending money they don't have would do well to heed your advice.
Thanks!