The local United Way office realized that it had never received adonation from the town's most successful lawyer. The volunteer incharge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute."Our research shows that out of a yearly income of more than $600,000 yougive not a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to give back to thecommunity in some way?"The lawyer mulled this over for a moment and replied, "First, Didyour research also show that my mother is dying after a long illness, andhas medical bills that are several times her annual income?"Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbled, "Um... No.""Second, that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confinedto a wheelchair?" The stricken United Way rep began to stammer outan apology but was put off. "Third, that my sister's husband died ina traffic accident," the lawyer's voice rising in indignation,"Leaving her penniless with three
children?"The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, said simply, "Ihad no idea..." On a roll, the lawyer cut him off once again,"...And I don't give any money to them, so why should I give any toyou?!"
2007-02-28
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