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Originally Posted by spitfire

Why can't they just dig deep into their own pockets without forceing us to listen to this drivel.
I'm surprised Bono hasn't jumped on the bandwagon.

It's called publicity. I imagine Jay-Z donating money in private to Haiti would inspire less people to do the same as him donating in public.

As for the topic question, no doubt it's a mixture. Many people donate to charity and it's not selfless, even if they don't realise it. You may genuinly have the best intentions when you drop a pound in a beggars cup but it's also giving yourself a pat on the back and telling you what a great dude you are.