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In response to "yup. big crunch in arts philanthropy right now as corporations want to get the most exposure for their dollar. -- nm" by znufrii

well, arts philanthropy is completely different. there is no shame in an arts grant. -- nm

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu) Dec 22 '08, 14:28

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And being needy is shameful? -- nm - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:29 9
- for a lot of people, yes, unfortunately. - znufrii Dec 22, 14:31 8
  - yes, that's one reason why food stamps look like credit cards now. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:31 7
    - And while I think it's a valid critique, I don't think it's wholly sufficient as grounds to malign Walmart for their gift. - znufrii Dec 22, 14:36 2
      - all I'm saying is I hope that when they get their PR, they treat people with dignity. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:37 1
        
        I can agree with that wholeheartedly. Giving should never be used to diminish the recipient. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:37
    - Actually, the switch here in Texas was to prevent fraud and abuse - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:34 3
      - was it not a combination? -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:35 2
        
        No...THe Texas Comptroller at the time created the new system to save the state money and prevent fraud -- nm - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:41
        
        ...what am I saying. it's about the money. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:36
Well, imho there shouldn't be any shame in accepting charity to help one's own family, either. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:29

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