Quote Originally Posted by tony
Personally I'm talking about volunteering more than money. One of the biggest issues in the black community is the lack of father figures and I stress (even I have been guilty of this since i focus more on my own son) that more black men need to step up and pick up the slack. Rather than worry about 24's worry about these kids and their grades. That is just an example of resources that should be given back, obviously the issue is bigger than just one race.

Obviously what your brother does not need is just money thrown at him. More people need to step up and lend a hand to those in need rather than sit on the sideline and point fingers. You are always going to have those situations where the person doesn't want help or cannot be helped, but for every one of those i guarantee there are 5 that will gladly take that help and make the most of it.
I agree about all of that. I have been a big brother big sister. Used to volunteer at Capital homes when it was there. Taught art classes at Northside hospital. Brought my cars to the downtown schools and spoke to minority children and little girls to teach them they can be race car drivers. Given my brother way too many chances, too much money and so much love you wouldn't believe. Only threw in the towel once he threatened mine and Dans lives, literally. Does any of that mean that now I don't have to pay for Brandon's health care and go out of business by doing so?

It still doesn't address health care and taxes. I thought that's what this thread was about. Not volunteer opportunities. Am I reading you right?