FSU and Koch donation w/strings attached

[idlewind]

Donations are given to causes one believes in or admires for the the work being done be it political, charity, religion etc. A reputable organization would turn the money down if so called "strings" were attached to the donation. What I find troubling is that you, and this is your quote: feel this is acceptable.

It's their money and they can choose to attach strings or conditions to it prior to donating if they want. Simply because it is theirs. It is up to the receiving party as to whether they wish to accept the terms or not. If Soros offered me a million dollars but I had to become a liberal that is certainly his right. Because the money offered is his property. It would also be my right to tell him to take his money and put it where the sun does not shine. Because I have every right to take it or leave it.
What I find troubling is your total lack of understanding of personal property rights, freedom of expression and self-determination.

 

[poppy]

It's their money and they can choose to attach strings or conditions to it prior to donating if they want. Simply because it is theirs. It is up to the receiving party as to whether they wish to accept the terms or not. If Soros offered me a million dollars but I had to become a liberal that is certainly his right. Because the money offered is his property. It would also be my right to tell him to take his money and put it where the sun does not shine. Because I have every right to take it or leave it.
What I find troubling is your total lack of understanding of personal property rights, freedom of expression and self-determination.

None of these apply to this discussion.

 

[Kurt]

Still F$U.

 

[GoodWitch58]

http://blog.reidreport.com/2011/05/...concerns-about-koch-funding-strings-attached/

Most troubling to FSU’s provost, whose office had to sign off on the contract, were terms that allowed Koch to stop funding the program if faculty hired with its money were not complying with its goals. Traditionally, gifts to universities come with few strings attached and are irrevocable, meaning they can’t be withdrawn.

I think we haven't heard the last of this...