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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.....
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.....
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The thing that I keep thinking is that I bet things would have been ALOT different if it had've been a gang of Goths who'd went and kicked some chav/ned to death. Imagine the media circus there would've been... Goths = EVIL, and the like.
...And I'm not sure if a bench is really going to make a difference. Sure, it's a nice gesture and all, but it leaves me feeling slightly cold. The money could definately be better spent on a poster campaign or charity making the public more aware of incidents like this.