All right - I really have to speak up about this. I just read that two Montana legislators are suing Greg Mortensen, of Three Cups of Tea fame, because they bought his book and contributed to his charity.
What??????
Sorry - this piece of news just takes my breath away. True, the book compressed some facts to make it a better, more coherent story. As a writer, I can understand this completely. The fact is, that the essence of what he does and has done is true. Girls in Pakistan are getting an education because of him.
Now then - we have this huge outcry about a guy who is doing his best to do some good in the world - and people are suing him.
How come no one has sued the bankers who took billions of dollars from an unsuspecting public? Where are the lawsuits? Where is the outcry over their obscene bonuses? Or the bonuses for BP execs after their massive oil spill?
No - it's easier to go after a charity - no big corporate lawyers to battle.
Shame on you, legislators.
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