Date:         Thu, 6 May 2004 08:57:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Jason Kirk <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jason Kirk <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET>
Subject:      Re: Roadhaus donation
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Funny that a message that starts with the line "Let's not get into this
debate about donation, help, etc.", goes on to tout the goodness of helping
others and even mentions having made a donation himself. That's kinda like
spanking a child for hitting someone.

Jason


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel" <jlecruguel@AEI.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 8:42 AM
Subject: Roadhaus donation


> 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