Two weeks ago, I switched my checking account over, from Massachusettes to New York, and was presented with a catalogue of themed debit card and check options from which to choose. I knew, because I had asked - yes, I had to choose a new card and books of checks, and no, there was no 'regular' option. I felt something close to guilt for hoping I could weasel out of the "opportunity" to select the graphic that best represented my personal beliefs to anyone I owed money. My landlord would soon see a whole new side of me - did I want him to know of my secret love for Precious Moments or my penchant for the Seattle Theatre Group? Hmm.
I looked closer, scanned the pages, (yes, pages), of options, and realized many of the themes were touting charitable causes...
