He might have good intentions but that excuse holds no backing really. I don't mean this to come across as cold but it doesn't matter the circumstances he has at home, what matters is what he is bringing to the table, that's it! We aren't his friends, his buddies, or pals. Nobody here has any reason to give McQuaid money if this is how is intends to manage it and is that far out of touch with reality. There are kids, college students, parents, poor people, rich people, celebrities, and unknowns who use Kickstarter for various means. That is one the beauty of Kickstarter everyone has a chance but you are judged by the quality of the content you bring and the impression that you leave on people. I said tongue in cheek that Brad is no better than a beggar outside of McDonalds because it's easy to rustle jimmies in this thread, but at least I know the bum has an actual plan of how to use that money. This money first, work later approach is bullshit and it isn't because of Vangaurd or any past transgressions it would be bullshit coming from anyone, ask yourself it it wasn't Brad's name on that Kickstarter would you fund it?