Comments on: The biggest question of all http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/ "We're all naked underneath" Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:33:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Deborah http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1112 Deborah Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:54:11 +0000 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1112 Great post K8! How about allowing charitable donations (financial and goods/services) to be tax deductible. They do it for businesses, why not private people? I'd be a lot more likely to give €50 to the next charity knocking on my door if I got a receipt saying I could hit up the taxman, like they do in the states. The plates would be a lot fuller at churches too! My Mam said their priest was begging each FAMILY to just give a fiver each week - that's a pint - but if it were trax deductible I bet he wouldn't have to ask! Great post K8! How about allowing charitable donations (financial and goods/services) to be tax deductible. They do it for businesses, why not private people? I’d be a lot more likely to give €50 to the next charity knocking on my door if I got a receipt saying I could hit up the taxman, like they do in the states. The plates would be a lot fuller at churches too! My Mam said their priest was begging each FAMILY to just give a fiver each week – that’s a pint – but if it were trax deductible I bet he wouldn’t have to ask!

]]> By: janet http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1111 janet Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:10:12 +0000 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1111 I tagged Grandad and he tagged you for the BOB award. I can certainly see why. This was an excellant post. I have no answers and neither does anyone else. Commercialism in the US is so far out of control. We teach our children this from a very young age. Time to teach them something else, before it's to late! IMO already is. The youth will be be only salvation! My generation did nothing to help, maybe this next one will see the light. There seems to be a subtle shift going on, but only in the educated and maybe a bit to late. It scares the begeezes out of me. I tagged Grandad and he tagged you for the BOB award. I can certainly see why.

This was an excellant post. I have no answers and neither does anyone else. Commercialism in the US is so far out of control. We teach our children this from a very young age. Time to teach them something else, before it’s to late! IMO already is.

The youth will be be only salvation! My generation did nothing to help, maybe this next one will see the light. There seems to be a subtle shift going on, but only in the educated and maybe a bit to late. It scares the begeezes out of me.

]]> By: Bano http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1110 Bano Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:15:39 +0000 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1110 K8 . . .I believe in the power of one and little things like those you suggest can make a difference. I've persuaded my whole family to use Fair Trade, put watersaving fittings in their kitchens and bathrooms, switch from plastic bags . . . the bigger issues are harder but I'll keep trying. K8 . . .I believe in the power of one and little things like those you suggest can make a difference. I’ve persuaded my whole family to use Fair Trade, put watersaving fittings in their kitchens and bathrooms, switch from plastic bags . . . the bigger issues are harder but I’ll keep trying.

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1109 Grannymar Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:44:31 +0000 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1109 I am in no state to think of a 'way to go' today. A good night's sleep might clear my mind. I am in no state to think of a ‘way to go’ today.

A good night’s sleep might clear my mind.

]]> By: John of Dublin http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1108 John of Dublin Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:28:10 +0000 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1108 Good article K8. I wish I could offer a sensible answer! Good article K8. I wish I could offer a sensible answer!

]]> By: K8 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1107 K8 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:12:18 +0000 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1107 Yeah I'm skeptical of politics meself, not to mention the fact that I'm too bone-idle to organise things, but nagging is definately one of my skills! I'm nowhere near London I'm afraid, don't mind my Union Jack :) I live in bonny Wicklow with a big crowd o' sheep. You're welcome down here any time, as long as you bring mint sauce. Yeah I’m skeptical of politics meself, not to mention the fact that I’m too bone-idle to organise things, but nagging is definately one of my skills!

I’m nowhere near London I’m afraid, don’t mind my Union Jack :) I live in bonny Wicklow with a big crowd o’ sheep. You’re welcome down here any time, as long as you bring mint sauce.

]]> By: Kate http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1106 Kate Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:04:57 +0000 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1106 P.S. I don't suppose you're anywheres near London? It's looking like I may end up there for a vacation between Christmas and NEw Year's... P.S. I don’t suppose you’re anywheres near London? It’s looking like I may end up there for a vacation between Christmas and NEw Year’s…

]]> By: Kate http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1105 Kate Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:04:27 +0000 http://www.cackaloo.com/2007/10/08/the-biggest-question-of-all/#comment-1105 Well put. I'm not one for massive organizing and campaigning, myself, mostly because my tolerance for politics is low and limited. But the act-locally thing is big here. I'm trying to raise children who take donation of things and time and energy for granted, because to me, that's the way for change - don't fight with the people who have already created a habit and resist change, but instead create sustainable mindsets in the young, impressionable, helpless ones. Well put.

I’m not one for massive organizing and campaigning, myself, mostly because my tolerance for politics is low and limited. But the act-locally thing is big here. I’m trying to raise children who take donation of things and time and energy for granted, because to me, that’s the way for change – don’t fight with the people who have already created a habit and resist change, but instead create sustainable mindsets in the young, impressionable, helpless ones.

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