hello guys,

very tired, but this is addicting.

lars,

did i forget to thank you for the great title and setting up this thread? thank you!

please expect a PM with some ideas i need help sorting out(CC:brad and norbert).

absolutely, goes with out saying the government is ultimately responsible for these social service issues(which i would like to break down into smaller bites).

however, until that happens...it would not be the first time that individuals initiate a change that is long overdue.

onet is not counting on the u.s government to develop the wonderful projects omidyar network has set up.

lets do the same for americans, and if the template we develop works any country can use it.

distribute the things people need to those who need it.

this site has the idea but it is not executed well. (doesn't work) http://www.givegetnation.net/

not too many people giving or getting, and no screening of recipients and no reward for donors (besides feeling good) -it should be a non-profit tax deductible donation with lots of good PR attached.

brad,

i am sorry to say i live in ohio. yes, the state responsible for putting GWB in office :(

actually my real name is my onet name so you can find out just about all you wish about me. but with only 200 active users here, i'm not so worried about that. :)

did you receive my PM? would you please respond when you get the chance?

good night,

dafna