In the time we live in today, especially in the type of western-minded place we live in, the internet is the answer to our lazy and convenience driven prayers. I cannot even count the number of times I’ve had a question and asked google before I could even stop to think about what the answer could possibly be. Now that I think about it, this type of problem solving completely deters us as humans from creating alternate answers, or critically disregards any impossibilities for these questions that we come across. I find this relevant to my topic because when people want to find out about Place of Hope they will most likely not do the following: go in person to Place of Hope and see with their own eyes what it is really about. They won’t go and meet the children in person or the people who run the home for the children. They probably will not call to, at the very least, hear the voice of someone who is affiliated with the organization. They might ask a “friend” who is involved, but I see everyday how people love ignoring one another, especially when it is about something that actually matters. So, the internet, or Place of hope website, is where people will most likely get some of their information. Safe and sound behind their lit up computer screens in their dark homes, people will attempt to make a positive difference in their community. Does Place of Hope need money? Yes, they most certainly do. Feeding children who have been neglected and abused is not free. However, on the very first page of the website there is a big button in the center that says, “Donation”. There are a few reasons why I have a problem with this. It bothers me, and this is very real, that people think they can just give some of their salary to a charity group, that they may or not follow up, and just call it a day. Who is to say what we should all give. Who is to say if certain people should give more money than others. Money is not the answer to everything. If these kids had responsible and loving parents this would never happen. Trying not to get too far off my point, but I think that effort and love goes much further than money ever will. I think if Place of Hope could restructure this incredibly important page for their cause and portray a real message that people who really want to help can get on board with.
Oct 022016