Rags, just go back to some of the postings in the past and you can read those who say they will not give to any charity. I am not going to name them as that act in itself would be uncharitable.

At the Salvation Army Red Kettles, it is heartwarming to see people of all ethnic groups put money in the kettles, be it small kids putting in a few cents or adults stuffing in $20 bills. Unfortunately, there are always a couple of people who walk by and say, "Bah, humbug". We still wish them - as well as everyone else - a Merry Christmas.

As for the other things that BTK questioned in my post, I just have to stand by my own personal observations.

Yes, The Villages is a conservative place and there are still wonderful people (both conservative and liberal) who are willing to give back to others some of the good fortune we have achieved for ourselves.