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re: 400k raised on GoFundMe page for Alton Sterling’s children
Posted on 7/7/16 at 4:51 pm to LSU-MNCBABY
Posted on 7/7/16 at 4:51 pm to LSU-MNCBABY
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 5:37 pm to MocklerLSU
I didn't know you could use an EBT card to donate through GoFundMe.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 5:39 pm to MocklerLSU
Alton knew what he was doing all along. This is his free insurance policy for his family.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 5:40 pm to MocklerLSU
If he hasn't paid child support, it should go to the state because we've been footing the bill.
Trash gonna trash.
Trash gonna trash.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 5:40 pm to MocklerLSU
How does this work? Does it get taxed? Will they still be eligible for the snap program?
Posted on 7/7/16 at 5:44 pm to slackster
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anything that can break the cycle of poverty and criminality is worth it.
Yet we see athletes make that kind of cash in one week yet they still end up addicted to drugs and broke. And these are guys that actually went out and earned it.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 7/7/16 at 5:46 pm to dgnx6
Yeah I mean it doesn't guarantee to break the cycle but a college education certainly helps, no?
Posted on 7/7/16 at 5:49 pm to MocklerLSU
I'm sure it's already been said but like his chillrens are really going to college. #POS
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:02 pm to LSUWhoDat
I wish I had the attention span to follow what happens with this family over the next 10 years or so- to see how many of these kids actually graduate from college and how the family spends this money.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:14 pm to MocklerLSU
A. Money raised is taken out.
B. Pastor meets with family to help set up a trust.
C. Pastor builds new house.
B. Pastor meets with family to help set up a trust.
C. Pastor builds new house.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:16 pm to MocklerLSU
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Rae set a goal of reaching $200,000, which she said could provide $40,000 per child to go to college.
She's forgetting about the governments slice that will be taken out due to taxes. Hopefully they will put it into separate tax free accounts for college education.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:18 pm to MocklerLSU
They should re-name the fund Scott's Tots
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:19 pm to slackster
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Yeah I mean it doesn't guarantee to break the cycle but a college education certainly helps, no
Yes, but the individual has to be motivated. No one is going to baby you or take excuses in college. A person that doesn't value it, will never put that opportunity to good use.
The kids absolutely deserve the opportunity, but I'm just afraid this money won't actually go to that. We are dealing with adults, and people are selfish.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 6:20 pm
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:22 pm to MocklerLSU
I ain't donating shite. Thugs in the making.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:22 pm to dgnx6
Yeah I hope it gets used properly too. I'm more comfortable with a national figure like the creator than I am with some aunt or uncle starting it up, and I'm sure that has alot to do with the donation levels.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:24 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
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Let's hope it gets put to good use, not on escalades and bullshite.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:26 pm to MocklerLSU
Hoping it indeeds get put toward a scholarship fund for his children and they can attend college and break the cycle they are currently in.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:30 pm to LSUZombie
Slightly off topic, but are creators of GoFundMe pages bound by any sort of fiduciary responsibilities? Can they be prosecuted for fraud?
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:54 pm to MocklerLSU
From the description of the fundraiser
From GoFundMe's Terms & Conditions
It absolutely blows my mind that people would donate to this campaign, even though the sponsor has no obligation to give it to the family.
quote:
If you feel helpless, but want to play a small part in easing the burden of #AltonSterling's family, consider donating to this scholarship fund for his 15-year-old son (and his other kids).
*ALL* funds raised will go to Alton Sterling's family.
From GoFundMe's Terms & Conditions
quote:
We do not and cannot verify the information that Campaign Organizers supply, nor do we guarantee that the Donations will be used in accordance with any fundraising purpose prescribed by a Campaign Organizer or Charity. We assume no responsibility to verify whether the Donations are used in accordance with any applicable laws; such responsibility rests solely with the Campaign Organizer or Charity, as applicable. While we have no obligation to verify that the use of any funds raised is in accordance with applicable law and these Terms of Service, we take possible fraudulent activity and the misuse of funds raised very seriously.
It absolutely blows my mind that people would donate to this campaign, even though the sponsor has no obligation to give it to the family.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:56 pm to MocklerLSU
Is this going to be like that kid on Twitch that pledged $50,000 as a joke?
Is this man's wife going to try to cash the check to have it bounce sky high?
Is this man's wife going to try to cash the check to have it bounce sky high?
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