What's wrong with this picture? - Whitby Sophie Bench?

[ebony_dawn]

I've just read that some folks are getting together through WGW to get a memorial bench in Whitby and maybe plant a tree or two if they raise enough for that unfortunate goth lass, Sophie Lancaster, who, like so many people (alternative types or not) wasn't safe walking around her neighbourhood. Apparently the bench is going to cost £1600!

Personally, I think that although it's a lovely idea, I don't agree with getting a bunch of strangers to donate money for a bench in memory of person they didn't even know. If there should be any reason for asking for donations for anything, surely it should be for something that could make a difference...like a charity that could help raise awareness of such crimes or help the victims?

Discuss.....

Comments

[ishkhara.livejournal.com]

I totally agree. I saw the original post and felt that the money would be better spent going to a charity she supported or suchlike. I doubt a bench at Whitby, although a touching gesture, is going to make anything better for the community where she lived. Perhaps raising awareness through charity work is a better idea? I always liked that about TNAC.