Poecheng
Well-known member
Bet you a fiver (to the RNLI) that it isn't. Most people expect them to be saving brave sailors and cowering passengers from the wrath of the ocean, not dropping everything on a nice day to tow in somebody without the wits to check their engine oil.
Well let's say you are right about what they 'expect', at least the feckless yachty is firmly within the range of expectations.
What is not within range of expectations of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the purchase of burkinis in Tanzania and providing free creche facilities in Bangladesh.
As has been said, these activities may be entirely laudable - it is just that it is not the RNLI's business. It is international aid which ordinarily is conducted by international NGOs (who state their purpose clearly most of the time) and Government.
By all means set up an International Lifeboat Institution and see how that fares donation wise. Those who believe we are obliged to care for everyone in the world equally, and with no regard to proximity, will be able to donate to their heart's content. Those who expect the RNLI to be using its donations to save lives in the UK, ROI, Isle of Man and Channel Islands will not be mislead or placed in a dilemma as to whether to donate.