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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So some of you would rather buy a kid a $20 toy that they may not want or like than be asked to direct the same $20 toward food for people who don't have any?

That is some very bizarre logic and world view.  I hope I do not know you.  I get that you don't want to be asked to contribute to your co-worker's pet causes.... but complaining about an opportunity to teach your own kids about kids who have no food and being generous... that is very strange and a sad statement on your humanity.[/quote]

I for one enjoy finding just the right gift for a friend, and I like having that opportunity to show my kids how thoughtful gift-buying works (see all the Christmas threads about adults who haven't mastered this concept).  I also enjoy giving to charity.  I just don't enjoy being OBLIGATED to give to charity.  Being told to give to a specific cause is the same as being told that a kid has a "birthday gift registry;" it's greedy.  You don't get to shop for your own presents, because it ruins the joy of giving for everyone else.  Adding in the charity angle just skews the ick factor slightly from greedy to sanctimonious.  [/quote]

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