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Greedy and Evil? Business Owner Gives Away 150 Free Christmas Trees

Posted on December 14, 2010 at 5:38pm by Jonathon M. Seidl
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So much for demonizing small business owners and the “rich.” Jim McFall, owner of McFall’s Collision in Flint, Michigan had a successful business year. So good, in fact, he decided to share his wealth with his community in form of 150 free Christmas trees.

“They’re struggling out there. There are people struggling right now, and it’s just something I can do to help them, I hope,” McFall told WJRT. “There’s no jobs, the economy is tough.”

This is the ninth year he has staged the giveaway: “This community has done me well right here in the city of Flint, and I just enjoy giving back to the people.”

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Comments (19)

AntiUSSA
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:44am
I find it harder and harder to find the Christmas spirit in this day and age of vanity and greed. this story brought me the reminder of what Christmas should actually stand for, helping those around you
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Ssenkrad
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:56pm
Wish I could be as generous as this guy. God bless him!
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psykeskaos
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:34pm
What a kind gesture. This man is the perfect example of Christmas Spirit. Sweet!
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SlimnRanger
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:18pm
trees are a renuable resourse,they plant young ones every year so cut down then grow more i think this man is very generous in giving away free trees,every child needs to be delighted at having a tree decorated for Christmas and if you price trees many are ver expensive so he is doing a great job at putting smiles on childrens faces .
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rbagala
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:45pm
That is true Christmas spirit by Mr. Jim McFal, Thus said I have not bought a Christmas tree for years. Instead many years ago I bought a live Christmas tree and planted it in a pot. Every Christmas I deck that Christmas tree with all the ornaments and once Christmas is over instead of just tossing out a dead tree, my tree lives to see another Christmas.
Once it gets too big I will find a place that needs a tree and plant it. Then I will repeat the process. For me it solves a myriad of personal issues. I do not like to see trees being cut and disposed just for Christmas. Secondly I believe that this living Christmas tree which experiences the holy day of the birth of our Christ for several years makes it that much more special and finally it is fiscally sound.
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dontbotherme
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:29pm
God Bless him! Merry Christmas!
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Greyhound424
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:24pm
Merry Christmas! :)
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mooshoo
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:04pm
I think the small-business owner is a nice person.
What really gets me is the difference between dog and man:
“If you feed a dog, you have a friend for life. If you feed a man, he will ask how come you have more than he does”
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- brotherhiram
  Posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:15pm
  or hire an attorney to sue you for feeding him bad food….
  Or simply complain that you didn’t serve him more or better quality food…
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Derfel Cadarn
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:35am
Been there done that and boy does it feel good. This gentleman has a good soul.
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cheerer8000
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:27am
Im glad to see someone is helping to make the season brighter.
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Ed in Lebec
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:32am
Liberals will Think: It’s just an EVIL trick to make people think business owners are nice people. He probably kicks puppies and pushes children off swing at the park!
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- mrlogan3
  Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:20am
  That’s exactly what I though when I read this, by no means did I think “What a great man who truly understands the spirit of the Christmas season,” because that would require a high level of thinking only achievable by conservatives.
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right
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:29am
Peace on Earth, good will toward men.
KJV Bible, Luke Chapter 2 verses 7-14

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Mr.McFall and everyone.
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Rights of Man
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:22am
Why do business people have to give things away to be considered human?

Just about everything you own, including the heat keeping you warm, the clothes on your back, and the roof over your head was made possible by a business man or woman.

“Give something back”????

Did the business man take something without paying for it? Did he steal something from somebody by creating a service or a product and then trading with another human…with consensus and without coercion?

Check your language, it reveals your beliefs. Right now, things are coming up Progressive all over.

You either support property rights and free markets, or you do not.

Millions of business owners worked a twelve hour day today, and seven days last week. Why is that not news?

Chances are, a business person provided you with something you needed or wanted today. There was a time when Americans knew better than to turn a blind eye to that brand of human virtue.
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- NursingNerd2012
  Posted on December 15, 2010 at 5:09am
  Giving back, as in giving something to his community that supports him by buying his product. Not that he’s forced to, but that he has a spirit of compassion on those who have had a tough year and he just wants to spread a little Christmas cheer. He worked very hard and had success to show for it. And he’s sharing that success with those who are less fortunate. It’s a really touching story!
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- Gun_Slinger
  Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:07am
  Giving back is someone who is “GIVING” of his own free will. That is something that should be shared with the world.
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KHicks
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:16am
Thank you! We really do need more stories like this. This man is not alone in his efforts to give back. Sadly, because most of those who are charitable like this don’t seek out recognition, we often don’t hear about it. This is the true American spirit on display for the world to see!
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catllers
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:34am
nice, Merry Christmas.
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