The ultimate sign of humanity is giving to others regardless of your own condition. I understand why people are choosing to give to others less fortunate than them, even when we currently have less than we ever had before. What I can’t support is the exploitation of the Haitian earthquake disaster to drum up business.
In Toledo, Ohio, “Marilyn’s on Monroe,” a strip club, held a “Lap Dances for Haiti” event. Kenny Soprano, the manager of the club, said they were looking for ways to give back to the community. When I heard this, my heart sank. The adult entertainment industry is the last industry that needs to be holding fundraisers for such a tragedy. I don’t think lap dances should be a form of charity. What’s next? Pornography for Haiti?
In Los Angeles, I’ve seen after-hours parties (illegal nightclubs serving liquor after the 2am last call), and comedy shows advertise that the proceeds from their events will go to the people of Haiti. It just feels cheap to me. I understand some of the logic behind these events. People want to party and people want to help. But the people of Haiti need food, water, and a long-term investment in their future. What I haven’t seen was an event that allows entry with canned goods or bottled water. They don’t need their tragedy to be sensationalized or cheapened.






Cans & Bottled Water
if money is money
money is money when people
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