I didn't expect so many people to agree with me. I kind of felt like I was alone in this too since everyone seems to be jumping on the band wagon to donate to the disaster relief fund! I expected some of you to tell me how off my rocker I actually was for not supporting the relief fund anymore. I too donated blood and gave money shortly after it happened.

I just want to say that their are agencies out there who are accountable financially. I am a sponsor of World Vision. For every dollar that goes to help underprivledged children, 87 cents goes to the child. That is an amazing percentage compared to some other charities. I also support the animal causes in our community. Pittsburghers are fighting to make all our shelters "NO KILL". A couple are already converted! I refuse to donate to United Way! And I give my time to the Boy Scouts of America as a Den leader. I do think this organization is worth it's weigh in gold in helping our young boys to grow with character. I think it is better to build boys than to mend men!

Thanks everyone for letting me know I am not alone in my frustration of other charities being forgotten in the aftermath of our Country's worst disaster ever! I thought I was being heartless.

[ November 01, 2001: Message edited by: Dixieland Dancer ]