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ashling

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5. Here's an idea I thunk up in my insomnia

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Mon Dec 12, 2011, 07:31 AM

Dec 2011

When you go Xmas shopping or when you shop for whatever you shop for at this time of the year, take along a "Salvation Army Checkbook": under the cover of a checkbook have either chek size blank paper or even old checks from before you took your money out of the you know where and put it in the Credit Union - unless you are using them for toilet paper - You should probably mark or cut out any sensetive info.

Then whe you see them, go over and pull out your checkbook and write them a check for "zero dollars and no/cents" or "You are full of shit and have no/sense" or a link to a gay website, or any other appro[priately worded slogan or phrase or message, etc. Make a big deal of "signing" your "check" , fold it at stick it in their bucket, You can then leave thenm with whatever holiday greeting you deem appropriate.

Sorry, I am about to fall asleep on my keyboard, but I am going to try to post this befotre Ido.

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DO NOT donate to The Salvation Army [View all] Are_grits_groceries Dec 2011 OP

K&R Solly Mack Dec 2011 #1

Working for the needy is important. Behind the Aegis Dec 2011 #2

They're anti-abortion. That's enough for me to pass them by. REP Dec 2011 #3

This information needs to be a priority. FarPoint Dec 2011 #4

Here's an idea I thunk up in my insomnia ashling Dec 2011 #5

I like this idea. pacalo Dec 2011 #6

I like what you wrote very much obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #21

What better time to give them crucial feedback than when they're asking for donations? pacalo Dec 2011 #24

It certainly wouldn't hurt obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #25

Very good idea ashling Dec 2011 #27

I'm a night owl, too, ashling. pacalo Dec 2011 #42

fill their little red buckets with those folded up pieces of paper- SemperEadem Dec 2011 #63

Great idea. Delphinus Dec 2011 #82

Nice childish idea! whistler162 Dec 2011 #18

Good idea, but I'd write on that fake check why you don't like the organization. be more explicit raccoon Dec 2011 #37

I just write something like the following arikara Dec 2011 #75

We have Goodwill nearby and I like to take my household items/clothes over there ... TBF Dec 2011 #7

Sounds Nice! ashling Dec 2011 #29

I'm willing to listen to any feedback. TBF Dec 2011 #33

I love Goodwill. SunSeeker Dec 2011 #66

My mom did some shopping there herself when we were young - TBF Dec 2011 #67

K&R Luciferous Dec 2011 #8

I gave to SA for many years. No more. Graybeard Dec 2011 #9

Post removed Post removed Dec 2011 #10

i used to shop there but now i won`t think of doing that again madrchsod Dec 2011 #11

K&R Odin2005 Dec 2011 #12

Since salvation = god or else Walk away Dec 2011 #13

That's why I don't donate. LNM Dec 2011 #17

I have had from SA on utilities AND food - I didn't have to pray for it SaintPete Dec 2011 #58

That's a given. GoCubsGo Dec 2011 #14

You have my agreement and support. emcguffie Dec 2011 #15

Would the fake dollars fill up the pot and keep other people from contributing? ashling Dec 2011 #30

I don't donate to SA. Lugnut Dec 2011 #16

Thanks for the PSA. I did not know that. lapislzi Dec 2011 #19

quick question on Bolthouse tomm2thumbs Dec 2011 #78

Oh, I agree obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #20

Sigh - this makes me sad nadine_mn Dec 2011 #22

I agree completely. The charities shouldn't work against people, or they shouldn't be charities saras Dec 2011 #23

I agree. SA does good works which is negated by the shit stances they take. uppityperson Dec 2011 #51

Which is why when I have clothing to donate Goblinmonger Dec 2011 #71

The conflict between ideals and goals is very real... hlthe2b Dec 2011 #26

Oh, I fully appreciate it. Are_grits_groceries Dec 2011 #35

I respect your position.. hlthe2b Dec 2011 #36

The poor and needy are very capable of thinking for themselves. Are_grits_groceries Dec 2011 #43

My only experience with the SA directly Silver Swan Dec 2011 #28

And the hierarchy sets the political agenda they have which Are_grits_groceries Dec 2011 #31

du rec. nt xchrom Dec 2011 #32

And they call themselves cHristians! penndragon69 Dec 2011 #34

SA received a public notice of support from the AFA years ago. AlBratt Dec 2011 #38

I did not know this until last week Generic Brad Dec 2011 #39

Recommend Glorfindel Dec 2011 #40

the word "salvation" should be enough to skeptical minds alp227 Dec 2011 #41

Or "army" for that matter jberryhill Dec 2011 #49

I discovered this years ago crim son Dec 2011 #44

I've made up small notes Casandia Dec 2011 #45

When I pass by a bell ringer I tell them the reason I don't donate to them. Still Blue in PDX Dec 2011 #46

Thank you for reminding me. The following is now on my Facebook page: stevenleser Dec 2011 #47

your words irisblue Dec 2011 #61

Please feel free! And this FB post was pretty popular. Amazing how many folks stevenleser Dec 2011 #90

Why don't we consider some alternatives to The Salvation Army? Ian David Dec 2011 #48

Good idea. Jennicut Dec 2011 #55

Plus, consider donating to your local Food Bank. yardwork Dec 2011 #59

If the link in the post is the only "evidence" to support boycotting a charitable styersc Dec 2011 #50

If you read the article, Are_grits_groceries Dec 2011 #52

Is the Rescue Mission okay? nt eilen Dec 2011 #53

They're also Christian DissedByBush Dec 2011 #54

I denied a request last year GentryDixon Dec 2011 #56

I wish another charity could take their place bell ringing DaveJ Dec 2011 #57

I think Homelessville is on some corners hfojvt Dec 2011 #77

Decades ago my cousin married a woman - lynne Dec 2011 #60

This is not a new thing; I've known about this bullshit for years, but it certainly bares repeating. DRoseDARs Dec 2011 #62

I've been participating in PFLAG's "Kettle Protest" for years Mabus Dec 2011 #64

Like it! Vanje Dec 2011 #68

I found an old link to the "Kettle Protest" (from 12/1/2001) Mabus Dec 2011 #80

That's a good idea. LAGC Dec 2011 #76

Link to the 2001 "Kettle Protest" Mabus Dec 2011 #81

the bell ringers don't work for SA grasswire Dec 2011 #65

I have walked up to the bell ringers and told them Mira Dec 2011 #69

They are a bigoted holdover from a bygone era. Boston_Chemist Dec 2011 #70

I've refused to support them for years HillWilliam Dec 2011 #72

I will continue to emilyg Dec 2011 #73

The LGBT community would like to thank you for your support. Are_grits_groceries Dec 2011 #79

The Salvation Army is the only food bank in our small local community PADemD Dec 2011 #74

they are and have been actively involved in assaulting LGBT rights. AlbertCat Dec 2011 #83

had a nice conversation with my sister at thanksgiving ejpoeta Dec 2011 #84

i never donate to them. DesertFlower Dec 2011 #85

I Always Slip A Check Sized Note In Their Kettle AldebTX Dec 2011 #86

I hear what you are saying but the line this morning is 3 blocks long of people who did not get jwirr Dec 2011 #87

Not only that but a number of years ago fredamae Dec 2011 #88

I don't donate to any religious charities Major Nikon Dec 2011 #89

Local, local, local xxqqqzme Dec 2011 #91