Well, what more evidence for the reality of global warming do we need?
Yesterday one of Iceland's banks collapsed!
Yes, I am affected by this.
For some years I have made a monthly donation to a respected British charity. Like other private individuals, I regularly receive appeals from various charities, all of which express a sense of urgency.
Today I learn than British charities are at risk of losing £120 million following the collapse of an Icelandic bank.
When I donate, I expect my money to be spent in assisting those who are less fortunate than I. I do not intend it to be used by the charity to speculate on the global economic market.
Would I be better advised to regularly purchase numerous copies of Big Issue?
Perhaps I should be asking a similar question of my local council regarding council tax. I feel a letter to the paper coming on here!
