Quote Originally Posted by Irine View Post
Well I work for a government agency so I am always insured to the teeth when I leave the country, never the less it's time to change my ride, or get my ride changed. How much would my Jamaican friend have to pay to get a red plate? Maybe I could sponsor him.
Everybody's idea of a "friend" is different so I am only speaking from many years of PERSONAL experience. I learned a long time ago that no matter how much I wanted to change things for my friends in Jamaica,
no amount of money ever seemed to be enough. Consider every amount of money you give to be just that; a gift because experience says you will rarely get it back or get anything equal of value for it and almost surely no brawta as well.

I would look at this example in this way. With Red Plate and Insurance and other costs you will spend at least $500 US or probably more. (I don't have the exact amount but others may) Or.... I could just find another Red Plate driver and pay the regular fare and get something of value for my money. Then I would take my "friend" out for a meal or a drink or something similar and consider that my gift to him as a friend. I don't want to take the chance of losing friends over money.

Donating to a charity will do more good than "sponsoring" a friend in the long run.

Just my opinion.

Peace and Guidance