jake = COTW, for sure

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2001-07-10/news/0107100221_1_salvation-army-religious-charities-religious-groups

Salvation army does not hire gays, and puts big money into conservative politics.

Further, SA gets hundreds of millions in gov't funds every year (see article above), and then gets credit as an evangelical Christian organization. Not okay.

Salvation army does not hire gays, and puts big money into conservative politics.

Further, SA gets hundreds of millions in gov't funds every year, and then gets credit as an evangelical Christian organization. Not okay.

Why do we get all these hatred blog about the Salvation Army when it's suppose to be "the most wonderful time of the year?". The Red Kettle has been the icon of America since 1891 and still going strong with meeting those in NEEDS. Nothing has changed when it comes to meeting human needs and who wouldn't stand or walk by the red kettle for their faithful service up to this day. If the red kettle has been successful in providing help to those less fortunate every year, then who are we to say the Salvation Army red kettle is to be ingored? All we're doing is ignoring those in need. After all, it's been 146 years of service to our country through this organization from the frontlines of our malitary to our small town communities. God bless the Salvation Army and God bless the USA!