Very soon, I am going to be seeing a few NIN shows; apparently the last tour they will be going on for a few years. However, they have taken on a charitable cause to help get a young man recieve a heart transplant. To raise the money they are taking donations ($10, $300, and $1000), for which they will hold a meet and greet ($300) and dinner/backstage hang out ($1000). The price is for 2 people. While you may be wondering, hey couldn't NIN just pay for the whole thing (and I find myself wondering about why they are not just donating the entire amount since time is of the essence), a large part of it is to raise awareness about the corruption in insurance and that people are willing to donate to rally against their evility. While I can't help but think this is a huge duh, I am willing to donate my entire pay check (when it clears) to meet them, plus I am very much in favour of universal healthcare for America. I think the most vile thing Nixon did was give all the power to HMOs and insurance companies. I believe that Canada has it right (and it is a pretty kickass place in general. I have only had good experiences there and am glad that my taxations went toward their healthcare system).
In any case, I am willing to sacrifice in order to have this moment of pure bliss. While the universe is trying to prevent me from doing so (so many things are trying to go wrong), I am excited that one thing (of many) that I have so desperately wanted/hoped/dream about may come to fruition.
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