CHARITABLE DONATIONS
The local United Way office realized that it had
never received a donation from the town's most
successful lawyer. The volunteer in charge of
contributions called him to persuade him to contribute.
"Our research shows that out of a yearly income of more
than $600,000 you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn't
you like to give back to the community in some way?"
The lawyer mulled this over for a moment and replied,
"First, Did your research also show that my mother is
dying after a long illness, and has 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 confined to a wheelchair?" The stricken United
Way rep began to stammer out an apology but was put off.
"Third, that my sister's husband died in a traffic
accident," the lawyer's voice rising in indignation,
"Leaving her penniless with three children?"
The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten,
said simply, "I had 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 to you?!"
