A plea for your help

[MLParkinson]

The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) needs your help ...

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/A-New-Years-Resolution-238640771.html

Australia is one of the wealthiest nations on Earth. Surely most of us can afford to make a small contribution to help solve one of the most serious problems confronting the planet?

[leon]

Murry, you are right, probably a worthy cause, however if we gave donations to the continuous stream of "please help with your contribution" we, well at least me, would be broke by now. :sadeyes:

It seems that every day someone, or some organization is pleading for donations.

Sorry but i don't do it anymore.

Leon :thumbsup:

[TrevorW]

Have to aqree with you Leon to many charity cases these days. Australia might be a wealthy country but a lot of that goes OS to a select few. Govts, politicians don't give a rats about this or climate change even when they know turning off the lights would help both and save money at the same time. :shrug:

[AndrewJ]

Gday Trevor


It would appear a lot may "quietly" stay here as well
Heard on the news at lunch that VECCI wants to be deemed a charity so it doesnt have to pay tax. Just found this.
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/victorian-employers-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-seeks-charity-status-20140111-30ns4.html

I liked this bit


Sooo 248 gasbags on an average of $85K a year and they now want my taxes to help fund em???? You dont get a choice who to to donate to in these cases.

Andrew

[Bassnut]

Yes, im wary these days too. I remember an article on "red nose day" a few years ago. Not a cent went to charity, all donations were invested in property .Why I dont know BTW, but I just cant be bothered finding out, so I dont bother donating.

[Regulus]

I would rather spend my money encouraging the local councils to replace the street lighting with down facing LEDS.
I think it's as valid a contribution to the cause as sending the organisation $35.
Trevor