Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Once upon a time I knew some people who wanted me to help them set up a charity. They were smart enough to know that they could make a lot of money by establishing a not-for-profit organization that would pay them outrageous salaries.They said that I could be the vice-president of the charity. While ...
David,
Thanks for the info. Some of these people seem to making a nice sum, more than I'll ever hope to make.
What is your opinion of donating money to an organization that might be the most respected or perhaps the most well known, but advocates for something you don't believe in. For example, you believe in a low carbohydrate lifestyle to help control diabetes, and they advocate a low fat, high carbohydrate diet. Do you give them money hoping they'll come around to the research, or hold out and donate to somebody else?
Dear Chris,
I hear what you are saying and I appreciate you question.
But do you think that giving your house keys to a thief would stop him from stealing from you? Would giving a gun to a murderer save your life?
Best regards,
David