Everyone has an opinion....and that's ok.
Our Net 54 seems to have many thoughts on this difficult situation, and I personally look at that as ok. I think we ALL agree that Bill and his family are going through a difficult and even tragic time. The willingness by this community to help out a fellow member should be commended by all here!!
Now to the dilema of how Bill is handling/will handle his future financial situation: It is really up to him in my opinion. I may not agree with it, but I haven't ever been in his situation before, so I can't say what I would truly do. I felt this way years ago when I had a good friend who lost his wife to breast cancer at 26. Our first child is named after her. Anyway, he went out and bought himself the BMW that he had always wanted only days after she died. Many of our friends criticized him for doing this. I didn't. I don't think I would have done that, but I'm not the one who struggled through her battle and was there for her last breath, so I never felt I could judge him on whether what he did was right or wrong.
I think that Leon bringing this sticky situation up was a good idea. It was the right and honest thing to do to let people know about their donations and giving and how they felt Bill is handling it. As for me, I sold a Schmidt rookie on the the board in order to send a donation, and even given the situiation of Bills's spending, I would do it again. Here's why: I believe in giving to the least of my brother as it says in the Bible. In this situation, I gave to someone in need, just as I would give to a begger on the streets. Now if the begger goes out and spends the money I gave him on Meth, then he will be judged and have to deal with our Lord. In my opinion it's not up to me to judge the begger if they don't do what is right with my kind and thoughtful donation. I have only to be concerned with myself being judged someday, like I believe all of us will be. As for Bill or anyone I wish to donate to, what they do with my gesture is up to them. Whether they do the right thing or not, I know I have offered up my donation to our Lord.
Now, if you don't agree with my opinion..... that's ok.
Take Care Everyone,
Tim Kindler
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