Halibut Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 'Children in Need' (under that brand name) was started by the BBC in 1980. 36 years ago. It was (and is) an international appeal. Those children who were in need in 1980 are now in their mid 30's - early 40's and I suspect that many of them are the barstuds who are responsible for children (in their locale) being in need today. IMO, if you give money to children in need in 3rd world countries, you are merely fuelling the fire. You are helping to feed and support the next generation who are going to screw up their kids. 'There has been a civil war in Somalia since 1991' (20 years.) 20 years ago, there were 'children in need' in Somalia. Who the hell do you think is fighting the civil war which is still going on there? What do you think that the 3-10 year olds who were 'in need' then are doing now? 'Charity begins at home' may be an old saying, but the old uns are the good uns. I do give to charity. - But I make damned sure that every penny I give goes where it will do some good - not buy guns or train the next generation of oppressors. I've no doubt that 'Children in need' does do a lot of good ...but where's the auditor? Where can I find out how many of those erstwhile needy children are now responsible for others being in need? You seem to be under the mistaken impression that being in need = being criminal. As cynical as it is ill informed. The charity donates to a very wide range of causes, both here and overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien52 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 a) Don't give them money b) Don't watch the programmes c) Don't come on here telling people you're not going to do a & b Simples, do you see? I would donate a large sum of money to this cause if it would stop people saying SIMPLES !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penistone999 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 a) Don't give them money b) Don't watch the programmes c) Don't come on here telling people you're not going to do a & b Simples, do you see? I dont give the children in need scroungers any money , or watch the garbage when its on the tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I would donate a large sum of money to this cause if it would stop people saying SIMPLES !! And to stop people stealing my sig quote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartMarts Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 'Children in Need' (under that brand name) was started by the BBC in 1980. 36 years ago. It was (and is) an international appeal. Those children who were in need in 1980 are now in their mid 30's - early 40's and I suspect that many of them are the barstuds who are responsible for children (in their locale) being in need today. IMO, if you give money to children in need in 3rd world countries, you are merely fuelling the fire. You are helping to feed and support the next generation who are going to screw up their kids. 'There has been a civil war in Somalia since 1991' (20 years.) 20 years ago, there were 'children in need' in Somalia. Who the hell do you think is fighting the civil war which is still going on there? What do you think that the 3-10 year olds who were 'in need' then are doing now? 'Charity begins at home' may be an old saying, but the old uns are the good uns. I do give to charity. - But I make damned sure that every penny I give goes where it will do some good - not buy guns or train the next generation of oppressors. I've no doubt that 'Children in need' does do a lot of good ...but where's the auditor? Where can I find out how many of those erstwhile needy children are now responsible for others being in need? Maybe your money could be best spent on math lessons?? Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanes teeth Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 You're all Scrooges! I donate a tenner every year! That's a bit mean.You should have at least kept pace with inflation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 a) Don't give them money b) Don't watch the programmes c) Don't come on here telling people you're not going to do a & b Simples, do you see? I dont give the children in need scroungers any money , or watch the garbage when its on the tv. What happened to c? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Why are people constantly justifying their reluctance to give to charity? Plus, why tell other people of your mean spiritedness? They are trying to justify themselves. If they don't want to donate, then don't. Just don't tell everyone about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Donate or do not donate. It's down to the individual, end of. Regards Angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 They are trying to justify themselves. If they don't want to donate, then don't. Just don't tell everyone about! Is it ok for me to tell everyone that I donate every year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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