Sales oh Sales....

On college campuses, it's no biggie for you to receive tons of brochures on various events going on campus. Today, I got this one.
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EAM Male Sale
Go on an amazing date with a great guy!

The Auction will be from 6:00-9:00 on Saturday, March 6th at the
XXX Pavilion, XXXXX

$5 Admission
$10 T-Shirts

All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association

Possible Date Locations:
Carino's Italian Grill, Olive Gardens, Madden's, La Riviera Restaurant and Bakery, Chili's

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Let's see...there's several 'problems' concerning this auction. Obviously, they're doing it for a good cause, and it's supposed to be kind of fun; but what does this imply?

First of all - the targets. What does this say about the girls in our generation? You read in books and from experiences that love can't be bought or sold...how does this auction reflect that? What about boys? What if they get a male bidder? Controversy? Should the fraternity reject? Either way - conflict.

Second of all - does the means justify the results? I'm sure this little fundraiser will be a success, but is the money earned 'dirty money'? I remember reading awhile back that Red Cross refused to accept donations from this...group who did...something (I can't remember what) that was not morally sound. Is this the same kind of situation?

Lastly, what does the concept of selling people - especially for the purpose of 'dates' - imply? I know I'm going overboard here, but it just strongly, strongly reminds me of prostitution, albeit I'm sure it is not.

'Til Next Time
TM