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A local charity organization realized they had never received a donation from the city's very well known and successful lawyer.
The charity sent a representative to the lawyer's office who told him, "Sir, records show that you've never donated a penny to the charity. Our research indicates that your income is extremely large. Would you be interested in giving back to the community today?"
The lawyer scoffs, "Well does your research indicate that my dying mother is gravely ill and has tremendous medical bills?"
The lawyer continues, "Does your research indicate that my brother was fired from his job, lost his health insurance and is now stricken with cancer and enormous treatment costs?"
Taken aback the representative replies, "I did not know that...."
The lawyer goes on, "Does your research indicate that my sister's husband died last year and she is now raising a disabled child by herself who requires 24/7 support?"
Completely embarrassed the rep tells him, "I'm so sorry. I had no idea about any of these issues."
The lawyer says, "And if I didn't give a dime to any of them what makes you think I would support your charity?"