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A Question Of Ethics
#149199
11/27/2017 10:34 AM
11/27/2017 10:34 AM
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ndfaninnc
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Hi Everyone! I need some help please. I noticed on FB over the weekend that Cow Wreck is open. I then went to their website and saw that they are asking for donations to help rebuild in return for gift certificates to be redeemed at their place. My first thought was that is perfect since we will be there soon. Then I felt that it would be unethical to donate then make them redeem the money within a few days. I realize that the redemption would be in food & drink so the actual cost of the items is what they would be "out" not the full amount I donate. What do you guys think?
Go Irish!! Bill
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Re: A Question Of Ethics
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#149200
11/27/2017 10:40 AM
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NoelHall
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I believe it is fine, Potter's did this a few years ago after a previous hurricane. I donated $100 and received a confirmation. I redeemed the donation in services a couple years later and they seemed very appreciative.
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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Re: A Question Of Ethics
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11/27/2017 11:47 AM
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Let's face it, most of us want to help others -- but it is also nice to feel good about what did to help. If it makes you uncomfortable to redeem the cards right away, then choose another way to help. Go as planned, spend your money, tip well, and give some extra for the rebuilding if you want.
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Re: A Question Of Ethics
[Re: snowdog]
#149203
11/27/2017 11:55 AM
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HillsideView
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I view it as asking for a "hand" rather than a "handout".
My foot fits right into my shoe and my shoe will fit right into your...
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Re: A Question Of Ethics
[Re: ndfaninnc]
#149205
11/27/2017 03:45 PM
11/27/2017 03:45 PM
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I thought perhaps this question was about whether people thought it was ethical to beg for money.... I have my own feelings on that. Regardless, my take on your situation is that you should go when you're planning on going, eat and drink as you would normally, and then at the end, you can give them some extra money if you like. Certainly no reason for you to feel bad, either way..
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Re: A Question Of Ethics
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11/27/2017 03:54 PM
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ndfaninnc
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Thank you all for your input. Here is what I decided to do. I purchased $500 in gift certificates. We are staying on the west side of the island which is close to Cow Wreck. That alone will make it kind of our go to spot. We like to spread our money around for the week we are there. If we use the gift certificates, great. If not, oh well. Thanks again for your comments.
Go Irish!! Bill
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