On Nov 14, 11:14*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Over the weekend the doorbell rang. A girl 'bout 13 or 14 asked if I
> > wanted some candy. I asked what was the cause - she answered so I can go
> > bowling. I asked if she was part of a group or church, she acted a little
> > confused and repeated so I can go bowling. To no avail I tried to explain
> > a little about asking people for money. Finally I gave her the $2.00 and
> > explained I did not need any candy. As she walked away her mother came up
> > to castigate me and explain she was autistic. How the hell was I supposed
> > to know? I was just trying to be kind. Next time they can go to hell...
>
> I never ever buy anything that is being sold at the door.

I actually have a little notice by my door that states no sales, no
petitions, no charities. In other words, if I don't know you, don't
ring the doorbell. I don't care if people think I'm a grouch, it cuts
down on a lot of crap. The holy rollers are the only people who think
it doesn't apply to them - but then I point out that they are trying
to sell their religion, so it does include them.

N.