Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2019/10/10

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Subject: [Leica] yearbook question, but political
From: imra at iol.ie (Douglas Barry)
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:20:12 +0100
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As a small part of the foreign wing of the LUG, and thus cognisant that 
the majority of Luggers are American, I would prefer that the yearbook 
proceeds would go to a disadvantaged school in a poor district of a deep 
red state. Looking at the state of US education inequity, I dare say it 
should be easy enough to find one that the proceeds would help.

Much and all as Trump seems to be a manipulated, self serving and 
dangerous buffoon, I'd prefer to steer clear of an overtly political 
donation as it could be uncomfortable for certain people on the list.

Douglas



On 09/10/2019 23:27, Brian Reid wrote:
> I'm working hard on the announcement of the rules and procedures for 
> the 2019 LUG Yearbook.
>
> All previous yearbooks have donated sales revenues to a worthy 
> charity. I like the idea, but I'm wondering...
>
> I am sorely tempted to send any proceeds from the sale of this 
> yearbook to some organization devoted to preventing the re-election of 
> Donald Trump. If you are offended by that, but don't want to say so in 
> public, feel free to email me privately at brian at reid.org
>
> I know that this is a very US-centric activity, but in my opinion he 
> is a danger to the entire world and not just to the USA.
>
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