Compassionate Conservatism at Work
While many Coloradans have opened their hearts and wallets to the displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina, one of the state's citizens sees it differently. In a letter to the Denver Post, Bradley J. Schwartze of Denver says he hasn't given a dime and can't figure out why he should.
After seeing the cacophony of requests to donate in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, I have a confession to make: I have yet to give a dime to any relief efforts. And I see no reason as of yet to do so. When I see environmentalists accuse me and my president of allowing global warming to cause Katrina while the storm still is washing ashore, I see no reason to give. When I see various individuals on TV and the Internet accuse me and my ideological brethren of committing genocide against African-Americans, I see no reason to give. When I see the finger- pointing at me and my president delivered in full fury by the mainstream media while search and rescue is still ongoing, I see no reason to give. And when I see the federal government's relief efforts go into full overkill mode, I see no reason to give. So, tell me why I should give. And please try to do so without calling me various names and without the finger-wagging nag of, "If you were in the same position ..." - for that sort of behavior will only further harden me in my position. Just tell me why I should give.
Does anyone care to enlighten the poor chap?
Comments
Submitted by David (not verified) on Thu, 2005-09-15 11:52.
Gee, I don't know-perhaps because you're (supposedly) a "human being"? I guess your compassion and empathy have been replaced with greed, racism and apathy, just like "your president"...
Wish I could be there when St. Peter laughs in your face and sends you down to Hell to spend eternity with the rest of your "compassionate conservatives" friends.
Submitted by Tree (not verified) on Thu, 2005-09-15 00:26.
Dear Mr. Schwartze, (or do you prefer B.J.?)
Since it's apparent that you're political and social ideologies aren't filled with enough decent moral fiber to weave together so much as a single square of the cheapest kind of toliet paper to wipe your ignorant ass with, here are a couple reasons that you and other like-minded (or simple-minded, as the case may be) individuals might give towards the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
1. You should give because the President's daddy said so and you appear to be a big fan so I know he'd appreciate your support. http://bushclintonkatrinafund.org/
2. It's tax deductible and I know the President loves anything that comes in the form of tax breaks, tax incentives, etc. so he'll be real proud of ya for getting in on it.
3. Odds are that a lot of liberals just moved in at Lowry, direct from New Orleans, and they may impact the conservative leanings of this town once the Governor's race really heats up. [Wait - according to Google, Lowry's only about 5 minutes from your house, Bradley.] Great opportunity to get to know the neighbors, B.J.! Maybe you can convert them with your compassionate conservatism and convince them not to continue looking for lost family members, jobs or a place to live because those resources can be better spent on Presidential vacation packages during times of National crisis.
4. The $25 you spent on that "Have You Hugged Karl Rove Today?" t-shirt could be better spent feeding a needy family for a day.
5. (Your buddy, Pat Robertson, would even agree with me here, B.J.) - if President Chavez can find it in his heart to give...I know you can get off your high-mule for a few minutes to hit a Red Cross station in the area.
6. Hell, even Castro offered to throw a thousand doctors and 26 tons of medicine in the country's direction. You don't want to seem less philanthropic than a communist dictator.
B.J., surely there's some spare change in the Hummer this week. Gas is down to $3.25 a gallon for that bad boy. I think Dubbya, I mean the President, personally requested it from his buddies at Exxon just so you could get out there and donate your little tax-deductible contribution to the good folks of New Orleans, Mississippi and/or Alabama.
Now, provided President Bush doesn't have any employees from the Arabian Horse Association headed to the Carolinas you probably won't have to worry about sending any moolah that direction after Ophelia does her damage. I'd stay focused on where you're needed.
Hope this helped clear things up on why these folks need your help Schwartzy - thanks!

