Roberta M. Helming: Frankly, some causes are difficult to support
Publication: The Day
Published 01/08/2010 12:00 AM
Updated 01/08/2010 01:00 AM
I attempted to maintain an open mind over the holiday season when The Day featured people needing financial assistance from the public. Certainly, each person's story spoke to potential donors' hearts, based on their life experiences.
As a woman who never had children because my situation and financial circumstances were never right, the thought of donating to a single woman with five kids didn't speak to my heart. If the blurb said she needed donations because her financial situation had changed, I would have been more sympathetic. It did not. Therefore, while I sympathize with the children, I was unable to support their cause.
Let's be frank with regard to another cause that sought donations. One was for unexpected pregnancies among 16- and 17-year-olds. Either we need to call this a lack in basic sex education or these teens must not have known that when they had sex without using protection, nine months later a bundle of joy might arrive. And, if paternity is known, instead of seeking donations, go to court for child support.
An appropriate donation would have been to the gentleman who worked until his disability made it impossible. He needed donations until his disability money arrived.
I feel it is important to do what we can to make a difference in this world. This is my contribution.
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