I care very little about why Tony Blair is giving his book proceeds to charity. The simple fact is that when I buy his book I no longer do so to fund his retirement, but the rehabilitation of severely injured war heroes. That book will pay for at least half of a centre to help those who bore the greatest costs of conflict.
I know the press would have nothing to do if it wasn’t hating on politicians, and I know Blair’s still an easy target, but there is just bigger news to cover than this amateur psycho-analysis of charitable donation. Everyone gives to charity because it benefits them: whether that be because they feel an obligation to help; want some kind of personal gratification; or are just guilty for past deeds. Blair has his reason, it matters very little what it might be.
