"I also do not like the product/charity link. If you want to donate and help out in the gulf there are plenty of other outlets to donate directly."

Please be more understanding. Yes, even a dollar may help, but some of us are living on below poverty wages and have dependents to support.

I like knowing something that I have to have anyway will help a cause I could not spare even a dollar for without feeling guilty about depriving my child and extra orange or apple.