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Originally Posted by MysticCat
I don't know that he is the one missing the point. I didn't take his initial "you're selling cancer" remark as an indication that he found the business "repugnant," but rather just as a comment on the perceived irony of someone who sells tobacco worrying about having his business associated with alcohol. The man had given in the past, and the OP said he remained polite in asking this time, even when he was treated rudely. How is that pricklike?
BTW, I hate Walmart too, but I wouldn't hesitate to ask them for money if I thought they might give and it would benefit the community.
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I took his comment the same way. It's like the pot calling the kettle black sort of thing. I certainly don't have a problem with tobacco or cigar shops, but if a business owner of one of those shops tried to act all altruistic about not wanting to promote substance abuse by minors... I'd absolutely feel the need to call out a hypocrite.
ETA: On the OP's topic (trying to steer the thread back) ... I've often felt like the "sorority" label has raised eyebrows from others. For several years in college I enjoyed philosophy and gender studies classes by a certain feminist professor and at one point asked her to write a letter of recommendation for a sorority scholarship. Mind you, I'd gotten all As (not even an A-) in all 4 classes from her and in the two upper division classes I had the highest GPA in the class. We had a good working relationship, so I honestly hadn't hesitated at all about asking for the rec. When I asked, though, she was like "I'm not really sure I can be involved in this because I really don't like what sororities stand for." I couldn't help but think that if only she would open her eyes to the fact that being involved in my sorority was about one of the most feminist activities available on campus for women to do.