First off, one really needs to consider, not what they are asking, but who they are asking.
One is not asking the consumer-centric company to have some compassion during a time of 'difficulty'. One is asking the directors of the board of said company/corporation - who's specialty, in this case, is running a for-profit company, that has shareholders that wish to increase their investment and to appease and assure the investment gurus of Wall street that they are knowledgeable and capable of handling the investments of others while 'earning' their own, ah, 'wages' and keeping their position secure - to give away profits and revenue to the detriment of all that they hold true (profit/money). It is almost like asking a doctor to put his/her 'Hippocratic Oath' on hold.
Handouts don't fit in.
(personal opinion - your mileage may vary)
Not saying 'NO' doesn't mean 'YES'.
The foolishness of one's actions or words is determined by the number of witnesses.
Perhaps if Brains were described as an APP, many people would use them more often.
Respect, like money, is only of 'worth' when it is earned - with all due respect, it can not be ordained, legislated or coerced. Anonymous
