Will you then support my cause?
What's up with that? If a person sees a good cause which needs help, will that person not give to the cause unless some kind of reward is given? Isn't the knowledge that one has helped a cause enough satisfaction?
Fine. The lemonade stand IS a learning experience for the children involved. But the children selling overpriced snacks are being taught how to twist arms and manipulate guilt.
If a grammar school is in need of funding for new equipment, what is wrong with putting out a bulletin to the parents and asking for monetary donations? Why must all the mommies bake cookies, cakes, and pies? Why not just be direct about the situation?
If a local advocacy group needs funds to help complete their mission, what is wrong with putting out word to the community about what they are striving to accomplish, and that they need financial assistance to achieve that goal?
Unfortunately, I think that events, such as bake sales, runs, walks, and concerts are designed to make the participant donors feel extra good about themselves. My question is why do the donors need to receive that extra reward? Does the prevalence of these events indicate that our culture is not intrinsically goodhearted enough to give for the sake of giving?
