This actually happened.
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'Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read 'Vote Obama, I need the money.' I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a 'Obama 08' tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference -- just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment, I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money that he had earned even though the actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
Pretty good, Sandy! I heard of a political cartoon . . . two kids show up at a house on Halloween night with overflowing bags of candy. When the owner opens the door & sees the kids, he says, "oh, you guys have so much candy. I'm just going to take some of your candy & give it to the kids who didn't even bother to go out trick-or-treating tonight". I agree . . . theory sounds so much better than reality. Sorry there hasn't been any news from your agency! Hang in there!
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