jeffd@ficc.uu.net (jeff daiell) (11/30/89)
In article <1989Nov28.153300.3327@world.std.com>, bzs@world.std.com (Barry Shein) writes: > > >Could someone please provide a *rational* explanation of why it's > >OK to solicit funds for others, but not for one's self? > > > >Jeff Daiell > > No one said it was. It was in effect what was said in the posting to which I replied. Asking for money to send persons unknown to the poster to college, e.g., would be acceptable, the posting implied, whereas asking for money to send one's self to college would not be. I fail to see why one is good and the other bad. Be that as it may, if the supporters of this group want it to be read, they should open the charter to non-soliciting postings, as well (e.g., "The American Cancer Society is sponsoring The Great American Smokeout next week" or "The Heart Association is conducting a survey. If you'd like a copy, call --"). Jeff Daiell -- "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good ... Oh, Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood!" -- The Animals