[Red Moon]

I give money to a children's charity every month and have done for many years. Basically it is the money I would waste buy lottery tickets if I did such a thing. Okay I might not win the lottery but I know where my money is going unlike the lottery where some of the charity money is used for things that should be provided by our taxes. Mainly because the government under funds some keys area's in our society which includes vital hospital equipment and some aspects of education.

The problem I have with Children in need is that many of the things they provide should be provided for by the government via our taxes. We live in one of the wealthiest country's in the world and the fact we have children in need is disgusting. It's criminal and the people in power should be brought to account over the matter.

I do give to children in need but what I would like to see is the government match the amount raised tonight to make up for the fact they are failing some of the children in this country.

If I see any member of the Government of what ever party trying to get votes out of children in need tonight I will be writing them a letter giving them a piece of my mind.