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To: Augustus Gloop who wrote (42463)	6/28/2000 12:12:00 PM
From: MulhollandDrive	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 63513

LOL, I like those, Gloop...

To: Augustus Gloop who wrote (42463)	6/28/2000 12:25:00 PM
From: Diana	Respond to of 63513

What a great idea! Some humor while we wait: (this one's for Shootie) A local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the town's most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute. "Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,00, you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to give back to the community in some way?" The lawyer mulled this over for a moment and replied, "First, did your research also show that my mother is dying after a long illness, and has medical bills that are several times her annual income?" Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbled, "Um . . . no." " -- or that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a wheelchair?" The stricken United Way rep began to stammer out an apology but was interrupted, " -- or that my sister's husband died in a traffic accident," the lawyer's voice rising in indignation, "leaving her penniless with three children?!" The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, said simply, "I had no idea . . ." On a roll, the lawyer cut him off once again: " -- so if I don't give any money to them, why should I give any to you?!?"