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Nancy2 > wrote:

> 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.

Add a line: AND NO GODDAMN PROSELYTIZING!! I'M PLANNING TO GO TO HELL!

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