When we are asked to pander crap for various fundraisers of activities our children belong to why do we agree to sell it?

When we are asked to pander crap for various fundraisers of activities our children belong to why do we agree to sell it?
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Your question is definitely opinionated, but I agree with the crappy prizes statement. I remember the free Hummer offer in middle school and how the business representatives exploited the kids’ irrationality. I say they should at least give the students a few years before BSing about finance.
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