On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 22:26:21 -0400, Shine that over here
Maybe you should have clarified where your objection was? Do you have any proof that the charitable donations from Mecca Cola go to be used for any purpose other than the intended?
I quote from the BBC about their charity works...
"One of the main attractions for buyers, Mr Mathlouthi says, is the fact that 10% of the profits go to charities operating in Palestinian territories and 10% to European NGOs. When asked how the company ensures that the money it provides to Palestinians does not get channelled into person activities Mr Mathlouthi says the aid is never given directly as cash. "We give help by providing clothes and goods, or by paying the costs of the construction of schools there," he said. "If we give money we give it to Unicef," the United Nations Children's Fund, he added. The other 10% is pbutted on to NGOs based in Europe who are working to promote peace around the world, he said."
With 20% of the profits going to charity you can see Mecca Cola makes for a compelling ethical choice when buying that next fizzy drink.
-- Jafar Calley
