- Mar 5, 2004
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We are all aware of the horrible fire that severely damaged Notre Dame in Paris. Once they have announced where donations should be sent (perhaps they have done this and I just missed it today) I would suggest that Americans who want to donate send checks in the amount of $17.88. For those who don’t recognize the number, 1788 is the year of the US-French Treaty of Alliance that ultimately led to US independence. I’m not suggesting that people not give more, but I think it would be nice if they included a check in that amount. Relations between the US and France have not always been good, but here and now they should be. And for the record, I’m not suggesting that anyone should be expected to donate.