The Salvation Army will not get another penny from me.
First, some background. My father did not talk about his service during the Korean War, except about time in Tokyo. He spoke of the American Red Cross selling coffee, and the Salvation Army giving away coffee. He also spoke of how the Red Cross had items for sale, and his buddy found on their table a sweater that he was supposed to have received, but was "lost" in the mail. A homemade sweater. While obviously the Red Cross does immense good, my view of the organization was colored by what my dad had experienced in Korea. I have always made the point of hitting the kettle multiple times each year during this season. I don't say that to call attention to me, or to say "Look at how generous I am". I have loved the kettles as the Bell Ringers wish all a Merry Christmas, whether you donate or not. Additionally, the donation just goes into a pot, to not be tallied as being from me. Should say that I HAD made the point of hitting the kettle. The Salvation Army has bou