Letter to The Salvation Army

Dear Salvation Army,

I sit in anticipation every year for your arrival at the entrances of all my favorite stores. I enjoy listening to the ringing of your bells as I attempt to get in and out without a hitch. The crowds don't really bother me all that much with their pushing and shoving and general disregard. The joy on my face is evident as I get kneed in the grown by more then one woman trying to get the last pair of socks even though their cart is already full of them. So I only have one question for you.

Why the hell do you insist on ringing that bell all of the time?

I get that you want people to donate money. I get that you want people to be aware of the role you play in your local community. Yet why must the bell continue to ring? I mean you ring it constantly. Why are you so annoying?

I feel like it is a worthy cause but how can I donate to people who are so annoying? Just because you are annoying does not mean I should have to donate to your cause. In fact to spite you I choose not to donate to show you that your guilt trip doesn't work on me.

If you want my money you need to put away the bell and allow me the opportunity to donate to your cause. Until then I say shut up and stop with the ringing already.

Sincerely,

A Frazzled Shopper

Monday.