----- Original Message -----
From: Betty B <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 3:01 AM
Subject: Re: THE OBLONGS



> I look at all the stuff that comes in the mail for various disability
> organizations, and they all seem to read the same way: The only way for us
to
> survive is through the generous contributions of the mighty and empowered
> nondisabled.  I keep meaning to come up with a boiler plate,
> fill-in-the-blanks response letter to send back to these people.  I'm not
> going to be inflammatory, but on the other hand, I am highly offended to
have
> these things arrive in my mailbox.


I don't mind the solicitations at all. However if I decide the organization
is one I would like to support I will send a small donation to start. If
within a years time they use the amount of the donation mailing me more
solicitations for donations and never acknowledge the original donation,
they can kiss me off the donation list forever. Not a wise use of the
donation.
Joanne