Charities across the country are now asking for people that want to be on their lists for toy drives, etc. to provide proof of citizenship. This can be either through birth certificates, social security numbers, or other documents of their immigration status. While the Salvation Army states this is to cut down on fraud, most charities state that someone will not be turned away if they are unable to provide the proof.
How does that make any sense at all? If they are going to require proof of citizenship, then require it. Don’t say it is required then still allow everyone to receive the benefits. If they will allow anyone to sign up, then just let everyone sign up. That’s how I see it anyway. It seems that maybe the higher ups want the proof and the front line doesn’t want to turn anyone away, but there has to be a balance, otherwise isn’t it just a waste of time?
Should charities only help children that are here legally? I have no idea. I mean, in theory, yes, it is help for the children of our country, but at the same time, it is Christmas and the time for giving. It is not a child’s fault as to the situation they are put into. Every child should have a good Christmas and it hardly seems fair to discriminate against them if their parents have them here illegally. Santa shouldn’t discriminate against the children that are just as entitled to a happy holiday season as anyone else.
