[mod.religion.christian] request for aid fell victim to a con

christian@topaz.UUCP (11/29/86)

> ...  There is a small child from a Christian couple in Scotland
> dying from Leukemia.  His wish is to be in the Guiness Book of World Records
> for having received the most Post Cards.  Won't You Send One?

I understand from misc.wanted that this is a con and that there is no
such child in Scotland by the name of Little Buddy.  misc.wanted got
quite detailed about this running around for 11 years!  Unless "chris"
comes back and clearly explains this plea, I would consider it as a
hoax.  (I understand that the postal department is getting postcards
by the hundreds and is just throwing them in the garbage.)

			Bill Landsborough

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"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight
rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is
worthless."  James 1:26

[Perhaps this Scripture can be taken as a warning to research your
 postings.  I caught another one of the classic net rumors recently
 before the article made it out.  I'm sorry I didn't catch this one.
 In general, before asking for mass action on some situation, it is
 probably best to verify that the situation exists.  --clh]