An open letter

Dear Worthy Cause:

When George Bush was in his first term as president, I gave you a small donation. I didn't have a job, and it was all I could afford, but with Bush in the white house, I wanted to support your work.

Since that time, you've called me four times a year and sent me mailings at least monthly.

I'll be the first to admit that I don't understand the economics of these things, but I would guess that your efforts to get more money out of me have long since eaten up my original donation and then some. I thought you spent money on, you know, the actual Worthy Cause for which I supported you.

The next time I'm tempted to give you any money, I'm going to mail you some dollar bills in an envelope with no return address on it.

P.S. That goes double for you, Magazine Subscription.