[shkkmo]

>This line of logic argues against all donation.

No it doesn't. You do need to be careful about how goods and services are donated to avoid making the situation worse.

http://www.djiboutijones.com/2014/02/dont-send-your-used-sho...

[thisisit]

Oh I forgot about the issues on donating used shoes, food cans etc. So let me rephrase that - This line of logic argues against any cash donation.