probably an oldun but i hadnt heard it before

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A local charity office realized that it had never received a donation from

the town's most successful lawyer. The director called him, hoping to get a

contribution.

 

"Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you've

 

given not a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to give back to the

community in some way?"

 

The lawyer replied, "First, did your research also show that my mother is

dying after a long illness, and has medical bills that are several times her

 

annual income?"

 

Embarrassed, the director mumbled, "Um... no."

 

"Or that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a

wheelchair?" The stricken director began to stammer out an apology but was

interrupted. "Or that my sister's husband died in a car accident," the

lawyer's voice rising in indignation, "leaving her penniless with three

children?!"

 

The humiliated director said simply, "I had no idea."

 

"So if I don't give any money to them, why the hell would I give any to

you?"