I recently read a
disturbing article by Felix Salmon from Slate that argued
against donating to, as he called them, “disease-specific charities.” This was in response to the “ice
bucket challenge” to raise money for ALS. I have to admit, the idea of
pouring a bucket of ice water over your head doesn’t seem to be the best thing
to do to raise money. Especially since it wastes water during this time
of drought in California. Nevertheless, the concept is unique and has
made people pay attention to the disease as no one had before.
Mr. Salmon speaks
primarily in terms of ALS. However, his statements have
