I woke this morning to hear about the firing of the executives in the wounded warrior project. Their actions are deplorable and I hope they get their just deserts. I have only heard a small amount of the alleged wrongdoings. Funds donated in the belief they would be used in an appropriate and prudent fashion misappropriated for personal pleasure is an inexcusable thing. In my opinion , it is nothing more than a betrayal. Those folks betrayed the veterans they were obligated to serve, and the American people at large. It is treasonous !
Sadly I can't help but think there actions will impact all charitable giving. It may be viewed as a confirmation of what many people suspect, that the charity administrators are the real benefactors of those donations. This is another example of the " jading " of America. Is it any wonder we are becoming jaded ? These sort of things have happened throughout history and will no doubt continue. Money does tend to have a corrupting influence on many. Greed is the root of all evil. More evidence of this is with our own government. "When the people find they can vote themselves money,
that will herald the end of the republic." That famous quote comes from Benjamin Franklin. Was it prophetic ? No, not at all, it is common sense. When those administrators found they could spend funds, almost indiscriminately, well, you see the result. Only after questions were asked did the board of directors act. Not unlike our present Congress ? Did that same board turn a blind eye until they had no other choice ? When will Congress feel it has no choice ? That is the jaded view of things and one I feel justified in having.
Our national motto " In God we Trust " speaks to the nature of America. Despite appeals and objections, arguments and indignation, the implication is clear. We the people of the United States of America trust in God. It is not an endorsement of a specific religion as some would argue. What it is, is a statement of our belief in a higher power than man. It also implies we follow the doctrine of the Judeo-Christian traditions. We don't say in " Allah " we trust ! And I only say that to point out a distinction. God is God and Allah is Allah, not the same thing being implied, nor inferred from those words. That is the moral and ethical foundation upon which this nation was established. In the preamble it clearly states, " secure the blessings of liberty. " And just where do " blessings " come from ? I'll leave that answer to you. Those administrators that misused and abused those charitable donations for their own pleasure and profit have violated that trust. Beyond the consequences of the legality or illegal actions they took, they will face judgement. That is my belief, and the belief of my Nation.
Sadly I can't help but think there actions will impact all charitable giving. It may be viewed as a confirmation of what many people suspect, that the charity administrators are the real benefactors of those donations. This is another example of the " jading " of America. Is it any wonder we are becoming jaded ? These sort of things have happened throughout history and will no doubt continue. Money does tend to have a corrupting influence on many. Greed is the root of all evil. More evidence of this is with our own government. "When the people find they can vote themselves money,
that will herald the end of the republic." That famous quote comes from Benjamin Franklin. Was it prophetic ? No, not at all, it is common sense. When those administrators found they could spend funds, almost indiscriminately, well, you see the result. Only after questions were asked did the board of directors act. Not unlike our present Congress ? Did that same board turn a blind eye until they had no other choice ? When will Congress feel it has no choice ? That is the jaded view of things and one I feel justified in having.
Our national motto " In God we Trust " speaks to the nature of America. Despite appeals and objections, arguments and indignation, the implication is clear. We the people of the United States of America trust in God. It is not an endorsement of a specific religion as some would argue. What it is, is a statement of our belief in a higher power than man. It also implies we follow the doctrine of the Judeo-Christian traditions. We don't say in " Allah " we trust ! And I only say that to point out a distinction. God is God and Allah is Allah, not the same thing being implied, nor inferred from those words. That is the moral and ethical foundation upon which this nation was established. In the preamble it clearly states, " secure the blessings of liberty. " And just where do " blessings " come from ? I'll leave that answer to you. Those administrators that misused and abused those charitable donations for their own pleasure and profit have violated that trust. Beyond the consequences of the legality or illegal actions they took, they will face judgement. That is my belief, and the belief of my Nation.
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