Proud2BAmurkin
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Mon Jun-27-05 08:35 PM
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Is "philanthropist" the Wal Mart heir's REAL legacy? |
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Edited on Mon Jun-27-05 08:37 PM by Proud2BAmurkin
The WALMART press release describes John Walton as a "philanthropist." http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050627/nym213.html?.v=15Is that his legacy?
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Mon Jun-27-05 08:40 PM
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1. slavery is his legacy. slavery, death and poverty, the bastard. |
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Mon Jun-27-05 08:43 PM
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2. I don't see where any of these would describe John Walton |
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<snip> Definitions of Philanthropist on the Web:
A person who loves humanity, is committed deeply to making society a better place, who believes that each individual, each dollar and each action makes a difference. www.indianagrantmakers.org/give/glossary.html
From two Greek words meaning “love” and “human being,” a person who works hard to help the human race through causes such as health or education. Usually used for someone who gives money to these causes. www.ecohealth101.org/glossary.html
(The). John Howard, who spent much of his life in visiting the prisons and hospitals of Europe. (1726-1790.) (Greek, phil-anthropos.) www.bootlegbooks.com/Reference/PhraseAndFable/data/969.html
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn2.1
A philanthropist is someone who devotes her or his time, money, or effort towards helping others. The label is most often applied to someone who gives large amounts to charity. See also philanthropy. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philanthropist
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Mon Jun-27-05 08:47 PM
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3. Here's a fair profile of the family... |
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http://www.fortune.com/fortune/information/Presscenter/0,,11152004_walton.htmlJohn, the one who died today, apparently had an interest in supporting private education and Alice is building a "Camp War Eagle" for kids (scary name, huh?). Here's the home page for the Walton Family Foundation: http://www.wffhome.com/index.htmNot much to crow about at this stage of the game -- Charter schools and local Arkansas stuff.
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Mon Jun-27-05 08:48 PM
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4. he gave money to get rid of public education |
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