My thoughts on #StopKony

Recently, there was an emotionally charged video that brought attention to the American people the atrocities commuted by Kony. At first there was a rush of support. People saw suffering and someone that wanted help in stopping it. Soon after, we learn a number of issues with the Invisible Children non-profit. They had poor ratings by many if not all of the major agencies that rate the transparency and accountability of non-profits. They actually spent very little of the money on the area where they had shown needed it. To some they felt that the video suggested that the people could not help themselves, and now the head of the group that posted the video was found naked in the streets claiming it was the stress from the backlash against the video. Before I continue on this, let me back up a bit. I read some of the critiques, as well as the responses, and, while it gave me pause to give them any money, I felt that some of the people being critical were a bit over zelous. Some, pointed out the flaws in the organization, while applauding the spirit behind it. Like me they took pause in giving to that organization, but they felt the cause was good (which I assume many people could agree on) and suggested other groups that are doing work in the area and lead people concerned with Invisible Children to places where they would feel more comfortable with. For others it was a personal attack, and the guy naked in the streets seemed to take it personally. Now, it is possible he was just a pervert, but his constant backlash against criticism did nothing to help his cause. Added to this, his actions make people who wanted to help his cause pause, to determine if the cause is worth being associated with a man who would run naked through the streets. While unfortunately this is the case, it is sad to see causes that can help make the world a better place associated with one cracked egg. I was thinking about much of this even before the guy's meltdown, how, even though his organization was shady, his cause was noble, and he did do what he set to do even if his group may not have reaped the rewards I'm sure he was hoping for. There are bad people in this world, and it would be much better if they did not have the power to hurt others, especially children. I hope people learn to be cautious about what people tell them, however I feel it is more important for people to not become so cynical that they no longer try to help others