On 6/2/2013 3:58 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 02/06/2013 2:07 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>
>>>> Has anyone ever heard of a case like this? Would you make a memorial
>>>> donation to the 28 year old deadbeat single mother daughter of the
>>>> deceased?
>>>
>>>
>>> Nope... never heard of anything like this. I have heard of funds set up
>>> for minor children when a parent dies and don't see anything wrong with
>>> that.
>>
>> I have never done anything like that but I have made substantial
>> contributions to chosen indicated charities. These have been in memory
>> of closer relatives like brothers-in-law or nieces.
>>
>>
>
> I can appreciate that. If you are close enough to be buying flowers then
> send the money to charity instead. But it you are not close enough to be
> buying flowers you should not feel pressure to donate to a charity.
>
>
> What if the named charity is one that is at odds with your personal
> beliefs?
>
It has never happened yet. I'll make the decision when the problem comes!

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Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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