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

[kissmeforlonger.livejournal.com]

Then don't donate to that, donate to a bullying or awareness raising charity instead. Donating to any charity is a choice, you don't have to give if you don't agree with what they're doing. It really is that simple.

[happyblade.livejournal.com]

That's exactly what I am doing.