tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post8483646928774391309..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: BOYCOTT THE SALVATION ARMY!Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-91058966882772417422011-12-05T15:07:10.836-06:002011-12-05T15:07:10.836-06:00VR :
How great to see you here. Yes, it seems an o...VR :<br />How great to see you here. Yes, it seems an off-kilter campaign. You have a point : to stop giving to a Buddhist charity because it follows the teachings of Buddha would be just as illogical.<br /><br />And to me, it makes those who birth the campaign seem mean-spirited -- hardly doing their own cause much good.<br /><br />My best friend is agnostic. Think the young priest,Gregory Peck,and the atheistic doctor,Thomas Mitchell, in THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM (I saw that movie classic when a child on a classic marathon weekend).<br /><br />Healthy minds do not insist on everyone believing as they do to appreciate the good in those around them.<br /><br />Thanks for understanding, Roland<br /><br />Heather :<br />It is sad. You throw mud at a white barn -- it may dry and fall off, but the stain remains. Thanks for agreeing -- I'm looking forward to having you at Mesmer's tomorrow for your interview. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-39983168172823538442011-12-05T13:53:59.368-06:002011-12-05T13:53:59.368-06:00It is sad that an organization can get a bad name ...It is sad that an organization can get a bad name based off only rumors. It would do us all good to remember that rumors are horrible things and unless we know something for a fact, chances are it's not true. Thank you so much for this important reminder!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31893881604612931432011-12-04T19:46:09.449-06:002011-12-04T19:46:09.449-06:00Bravo, Roland. No one can deny the Salvation Army ...Bravo, Roland. No one can deny the Salvation Army has done an extraordinary amount of good in it's long history, and this boycott to withhold funds is egregious. <br /><br />The Salvation Army is a conservative Christian group, that holds conservative Christian beliefs. They've never claimed to be anything else. Do I agree with those beliefs? Hell no. But I support their right to believe as they choose, just as I support their efforts to do good.<br /><br />It is *my* decision whether I can reconcile my beliefs with theirs and give. But to organize a boycott is wrong. It's a cheap way to politicize helping others. Bottom line: regardless of the organization's beliefs, there is not a shred of evidence that the Salvation Army has ever denied anyone services based on sexual orientation. And that, my friend, is what matters.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19837720670660504492011-12-04T16:09:29.941-06:002011-12-04T16:09:29.941-06:00Denise :
Oops. I meant to type : it is always EASI...Denise :<br />Oops. I meant to type : it is always EASIER for some to point fingers than lend a hand. That will teach me to fast type on my 10 minute work break!! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-81486628908775559302011-12-04T16:05:08.164-06:002011-12-04T16:05:08.164-06:00Donna :
I hope a lot of people ignore the hue &...Donna :<br />I hope a lot of people ignore the hue & cry and donate. If they buy any of my books, they not only donate to the Salvation Army, but they get a not-too-shabby story to laugh or fret along with!!<br /><br />Erica & Christy :<br />Spread the good word about the Salvation Army -- and if it appeals to you about the profits of all my books this month going to them. Somewhere in any of my novels you will find laughter and a bit of magic to go with the holidays! Have a great Christmas, ladies, Roland<br /><br />Denise :<br />It is always for some to point fingers than lend a hand. Sigh. The Salvation Army helped me twice. It seemed to be time for me to repay them in some small way. A gift of one of my books to a friend now gives your friend a smile and the Salvation Army a little more to buy food for the hungry, clothes for the shivering.<br /><br />Have a great Holiday Season, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-23228146503848636222011-12-04T14:53:08.834-06:002011-12-04T14:53:08.834-06:00The Sallie Army is always there to help. I wonder ...The Sallie Army is always there to help. I wonder if the Gay Liberation Network helped as much during/after Katrina as did the Sallies? Good on you for donating to them Roland!<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29060927657398514722011-12-04T14:45:47.933-06:002011-12-04T14:45:47.933-06:00I've seen the boycott being spread on FB and w...I've seen the boycott being spread on FB and wondered what was going on since I've only had good experiences with Salvation Army. Thanks for being so upfront with the information and of course for your donations!<br />ericaerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-67816255381425294142011-12-04T14:22:11.324-06:002011-12-04T14:22:11.324-06:00I think all charitable organizatiions are subject ...I think all charitable organizatiions are subject to poor publicity. You just can't please everyone, and somebody will always find a fault, if they look hard enough.<br /><br />Very generous of you Roland, to donate your proceeds. I hope they are many . .<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4892052565826381392011-12-04T13:02:45.512-06:002011-12-04T13:02:45.512-06:00Thank you, Anna :
But the Salvation Army was wonde...Thank you, Anna :<br />But the Salvation Army was wonderful to me when I was six and then much later on the streets of Katrina. I could do no less.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Holiday Season! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-90488930981585748232011-12-04T12:57:30.384-06:002011-12-04T12:57:30.384-06:00You're wonderful Roland!
Best wishes,
Anna
Ann...You're wonderful Roland!<br />Best wishes,<br />Anna<br /><a href="http://annasadornments.blogspot.com/2011/12/picture-prompt-romanticfriday-writers.html" rel="nofollow">Anna's RFW challenge No 26 picture prompt</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-77764968174305747042011-12-04T11:59:53.733-06:002011-12-04T11:59:53.733-06:00Braine :
There are just some folks who demand cons...Braine :<br />There are just some folks who demand consideration from others but seem unable to give it to others. Always good seeing you here, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87111006652283246922011-12-04T10:42:42.553-06:002011-12-04T10:42:42.553-06:00Whoever started this bad propaganda is pathetic.Whoever started this bad propaganda is pathetic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113033902410883148noreply@blogger.com