I just found the following quote that appears quite hypocritical.
*** w03 6/1 pp. 3-4 What Is Happening to Charity? ***
AFTER the attacks of September 11, 2001, in New York City and Washington, D.C., public support for the victims of the tragedy was remarkable. Charities were overwhelmed by $2.7 billion in donations to help care for the victims’ families. Shocked by the extent of the devastation, people everywhere wanted to help.
The mood of some of the public quickly soured, however, when allegations surfaced that prominent charities were misappropriating funds. There was a flood of outrage at the report that one large charity planned to hold back nearly half of the $546 million it received and use it for other purposes. Although the organization later reversed its decision and apologized, one reporter observed: “Critics see this new turn of events as a day late and a dollar short to restore the trust” enjoyed before the attacks. How about you? Has your trust in charity been shaken lately?
WASN'T THE WATCHTOWER ASKING MEMBERS NOT TO MARK THE PURPOSE OF THE DONATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ASKING FOR HELP TO DISASTER AREAS WHRE JW'S WERE AFFECTED. IF SO, WHY?
I would appreciate if anyone can provide a quote where the Watchtower specifically asks members not to mark the purpose of the donation in cases where the money is intended to help for a specific disaster.