A young telemarketer for Aids awareness realized that the organization had never received a donation from the town's most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute.
"Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to give back to the community in some way?"
The lawyer thought this over for a moment and 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 worker mumbled, "Um ... no."
The lawyer interrupts, "or that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a wheelchair?"
The contribution rep began to stammer an apology, but was interrupted again.
"or that my sister's husband died in a traffic accident," the lawyer's voice rising in indignation, "leaving her penniless with three children?!"
The humiliated representative, completely beaten, said simply, "I had no idea..."
On a roll, the lawyer cut her off once again, "So if I don't give any money to them, why should I give any to you?"
I like this story a lot, not quite as funny and a bit longer than the sister one. That one was a total riot!
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