Ever wonder why some things happen?

[cats7494]

Weren't the taxes on it over $200,000?

I don't like the idea that people should be forced to give to charity. I mean, I give money to charities I believe in, but that's me and that's a decision DH and I choose to make in certain instances. I would never insist that someone else give up their money....if he wanted to take it all and buy a house in the Caymans, good for him.

I'm happy for that business owner though. I like to see people like that win.

Obviously - people should not be "forced" to give to charities. It should be a part of who you are. If I did not help others,(or bought a house in the Caymans instead of helping someone in need) I honestly could not live with myself.

 

[Bob Slydell]

So, how much should THIS guy have to give up?

None -- he's deemed a "feel good" story, so he's exempt from any type of charitable giving.

 

[GIOny]

Really? So no poor person has ever become rich (or more well off than poor), only poorer?

It's just a "saying", not something that I made up on my free time . Nowhere did I say that NO poor person has ever become rich.

 

[kasar]

Congratulations, Senator Gregg!

You know, just because someone's a "millionaire" on paper, it doesn't always mean that they're rolling in dough. Of course, they are probably very comfortable but that doesn't mean that a nice little windfall doesn't come in handy. He should spend it in good health. I'm happy for anyone that comes into some good luck. I hope it comes my way someday! And I sure as heck would not feel responsible to explain where and how I spent it.

 

[caitycaity]

Oh silly Charade....don't you know that it is only acceptable for poor people living in the trailer parks to win the lottery....I mean really....how DARE a well-off Senator play his money and WIN...ugh, and he is a rebuplican to boot!