Posted on Mar 1, 2016
Do we need the government to tell Americans how to be charitable?
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You may be surprised to learn that by some reckonings, America is no longer the most charitable among nations. We once were but are now ranked about 9th according the Philanthropy.com. What a revolting predicament! I wonder if we would rank higher if they counted welfare? After all our entitlement budget exceeds the Gross Domestic Product of most nations.
Of course, in this political season, we have the Democrats reminding all just how mean spirited the rich and their party (the GOP) really are. They want to continue leading the way by transferring wealth. Just how well is that working?
http://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/charitable-giving-and-the-fabric-of-america/
Of course, in this political season, we have the Democrats reminding all just how mean spirited the rich and their party (the GOP) really are. They want to continue leading the way by transferring wealth. Just how well is that working?
http://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/charitable-giving-and-the-fabric-of-america/
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Edited 9 y ago
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No, we certainly don't need the gov't dictating to us how to be charitable. If the government would concentrate on cutting regulations strangling small businesses and enact pro-growth economic principles (ie, stay out of the way), average Americans would have more to give, and would give more. I would love to see the correlation between Labor Participation Rate and charitable private philanthropy.
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CPT Jack Durish
No, but the government does not like us spending 'their' money. The government feels better taxing us to the point where we cannot afford to help people and that way they can create more people in need.
No, but the government does not like us spending 'their' money. The government feels better taxing us to the point where we cannot afford to help people and that way they can create more people in need.
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With what money?? Children, Medical costs, cost of living, bills, and yes the ever increasing taxes (local/state/federal) drain us of our reserves. There is no middle class in this nation anymore...it is the elite and the peasants now.
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