On Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:27:22 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 19/02/2013 10:24 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
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>>> Yep. Giving to a charity these days puts you on their sucker list. Maybe
>>> the trick is to give anonymously. Forget about the tax receipts. Just
>>> give them the money and let it be a one time donation.
>>
>> I don't have that problem, I only give for the care of animals,
>> animals never lie, never steal, and take only what they need, they
>> have no pockets. Two of my neighbors care for rescue animals, I
>> regularly bring much appreciated food. They prefer food to cash,
>> saves them a trip to the feed store. In fact I'll be going to the
>> feed store tomorrow, I need bird seed anyway.
>
>Well them be sure to let us know if you ever come down with some deadly
>disease. We will chip in and send you some bird seed.

Cures for disease are due to animals, fortunately/unfortunately.