A good day

[pch1.livejournal.com]

So I knew yesterday was going to be a good day when I was able to walk by both Starbucks and Diesel Cafe without being approached by any of the kids repping Save The GreenPeace Children from Masspirg.  Then I started to wonder, why is it that these guys can so relentlessly solicit donations everyday, yet if they were to put down their clipboards and strap on a guitar and play for donations they could be ticketed or asked to stop for performing without a permit.

What's up with the priorities around here.  I'd much rather be passing by a street performer than a political missionary.

Comments

[waaronw.livejournal.com]

I support many of the organizations, but absolutely not this form of fundraising. (It seems to work for them, but I don't necessarily believe it to be a "necessary evil")

I have made up a large "No Solicitors" button which I wear on the strap of my bag. When they approach, I smile and point to the button. If they don't see it or don't understand, it seems to at least confuse them long enough for me to get away.

When I am without my button, I usually just say "No" but sometimes I'll let them know I support the cause, but not the methods.

If they all had guitars, I would think more seriously about giving them the time of day.