Twice now in a week I have been passed bills with 'donations' bolted onto the bottom of them. The sick thing about these forced donations is that you have to physically ask for the donation to be removed. Now. Don't get me wrong. I am a charitable man but I give to charities I choose and when I choose. I don't need a hotel or a fast food restaurant (Pizza Hut) telling me when and to whom I should donate money no matter how small the sum so I for one am proud to stand there and demand my bill be reproduced without the 'optional' 'donation' and pay them only what they are due.
shame is that the charities in question (especially the one today) are worthy causes. I just don't think this is the right way to get money off people. A charitable donation is one that you consiously take part in. It is not something slyly chucked on the end of bill like a service charge.
They are struggling to get donations. I understand that, but you will never get a penny out of me by forcing my hand.
