She Screwed Over People Who Donated Time & Money. People Are ANGRY, But We Think She is Right

A user asked, Am I wrong for screwing over everyone who donated their time and money? We want to hear from you.

Backstory:

The PTA has been planning a fundraiser for months to raise money for new cheerleader uniforms. The old uniforms are outdated, and all the kids are excited about getting new ones, including the Original Poster’s (OP) kid.

Early in the planning, OP agreed that her property could be used at no cost for the event and that she would provide all the furnishing.

Other people worked hard on buying/making items to be sold at the fundraiser. Some people spent hundreds of hours and/or dollars for the event.

At a recent meeting, the football coach said the equipment was badly worn out and needed to be replaced ASAP. A vote was held, and the majority voted that this fundraiser would be for the football team instead of the cheerleaders.

OP is angry and says, “Football is always the top priority. I went above and beyond here specifically to help out the cheerleading team. My child and all their friends on the team got their hopes up only to be dashed.”

OP told everyone that her property would no longer be available for use and that they would need to find a new venue. People panicked and got very angry, including several who voted against the change.

They said OP’s decision was equivalent to throwing all their hard work in the trash. OP asked them how they thought the cheerleaders would feel. They said it was a vote, and OP was acting like a dictator, that OP can’t overrule the will of the majority.

OP said they could do what they like, but not on her property. Says “I know they won’t be able to find a venue this late, especially not at an affordable price. I understand I screwed over my friends, burned bridges, and am likely going to be kicked off the PTA”.

OP says “I just can’t bring myself to help them. Am I a spiteful jerk?”

What do you think? Was it appropriate was OP to take back her offer or was it inappropriate of her to make that decision? Here is what others have to say: