No matter what side we might take on some of MoveOn.org’s other political actions, I think we can all agree with them here: Credit card companies shouldn’t be making a profit when ordinary people do things like, say, help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The credit-card operators make plenty of money; why not waive fees on charitable donations, or at the very least disaster relief?
Here’s the text of their petition:
No Fees on Charitable Contributions
As the tragedy in Haiti unfolds, Americans are generously donating millions of dollars to aid organizations. But when they donate with their credit cards, the credit card companies take a big cut.
It’s outrageous and wrong–and it needs to stop.
Can you sign our petition to the major credit card processors telling them that they should waive ALL fees on charitable contributions from today going forward.
A compiled petition with your individual comment will be presented to the CEOs of Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
Please sign the petition here… and watch this space for more reflections on the earthquake in Haiti, what you can do to help, and the just response of Christians to this tragedy, which has only exacerbated the man-made problems (abject poverty, colonial oppression, etc.) that country already faced.
Let’s help.
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