Disappointment
So I've been told that the big fund raising shindig for Haiti pulled in a record $58 million dollars, and I applaud that because I'm going to guess that most of it came from regular work-a-day folks throwing in their $10 and $25 donations. The report also mentioned that over 100 entertainers pitched in to shake their proverbial money-makers for the show, and that's when I started thinking that $58 million, while impressive, seems a paltry amount. From the stand point of the unwashed masses that's an amazing accomplishment and a real testament to the generosity of the common person, but if I was a celebrity looking at that number would make me cringe a little. Hell, if each celebrity/entertainer/whatever had given a bit over $500,000 then they could have easily matched the telethon. How can you go out and cajole people to give money when you've given so little yourself. I guess I'm speaking a bit out of turn though, as I'm sure many celebrities have given graciously, and some have, but I know they all haven't. Madonna herself only gave out $250K, and that just seems a little insulting.
In a certain light you shouldn't complain I guess. Any generosity is good generosity, but I think this puts a big spot light on a fundamental problem with our society.