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RE: Picking a Charity

in #heartgoodnesschallenge8 years ago (edited)

I love what you're doing! Few people are selfless, I like that tagging initiative. Please don't take this as judgment, but are you sure we can't do this without the force aspect?

There are people like me who are voluntarist and we feel strange about participating on force-based.. Well everything. Think about it as vegetarians who don't eat meat, and I'm asking for the vegetarian option.

I know your intentions are very noble, and that your initiative can change a lot of lives, in fact I hope it picks up.

Just for me, and I'm sure for the rest of Voluntarists here, which I know quite a few here, there is the force aspect that creates a conflict of interest.

Religions all thought the ages forced people to do good things, but at what cost? Not comparing your initiative to that. Of course not. Just that the only way you know the difference is to not use force under any circumstance.

I know this may sound weird to you, but that are people who prefer to deal with others exclusively on a voluntary basis. That means, no punishing kids verbally or otherwise, no withholding attention from your partner to get them to do what you want. No matter if what you want is best.

There is always another way.

Plus, the fear aspect is another sticky thing, maybe fear is not the best motivating aspect.

Bottom line, I really love the initiative, and I admire your kindness. I'm just asking for the non-force aspect, if you think that's ok?

Sorry for the long post! I wish bests of luck obviously!