Date:         Thu, 6 May 2004 11:42:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel <jlecruguel@AEI.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel <jlecruguel@AEI.CA>
Subject:      Roadhaus donation
In-Reply-To:  <200405061454.i46EsrFl028468@aeimail.aei.ca>
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Hi all,

Let's not get into this debate about donation, help, etc. It's about
each one's value. And to me, both side have very good reasons to do so.
It's about values. And I understand that.
So, I think it's very important not to put pressure either way.
Everyone's is free to do give or not to give, without feeling bad or
cheap. I am sure many people that do not like to give cash give some of
their time to their community, and to this community. Think of all the
help given and miles that have been driven to give some help, a place to
sleep, to fix the van, good meals, etc. giving is not only about money.
Many of the ones who said they were not comfortable with sending some
cash belong to the most helpful persons here.
Money has something special about it and it goes deeply inside one's
education and values.

I decided to help Roadhaus as a sponsor (just few bucks). You might call
me naive. But what Roadhaus has done is a dream to me. I may not do it,
but it's great to see him doing it.

The other reason I decided to help is because Roadhaus represent the
true american values: a great country, great spaces, great people and
Roadhaus went to meet this America, and put this down to earth America
back on the front stage. As a French/Canadian, this kind of adventure
gives me some faith back in America.

To me, it's just a little help to keep this dream going.

Take Care,

JP