Let the leeches and their lobbyists mobilize.
For far too long, we personally have been helping to subsidize United Way, the Red Cross and just about every other sucker charity with a sob story. Not only did we send money, but I spent alot of time collecting and helping out several local food banks.
No more. The people have spoken. They wanted more of Obama. So, Uncle Barry can put the turkey on the table, the toys under the tree. The onus is on the freeloaders. From here on out, all charity starts & ends at home.
If we’re really serious about shedding light on the government spending problem, it’s time to crash the system. Let the takers do it. Let them demand, demand, demand... I won’t contribute one more dime to the bellringers or anyone else.
I take a hit every year on taxes, but I will not get receipts from Goodwill or other entities, nor claim my gifts on taxes. The Bible says (and I paraphrase) give without expecting anything in return and do not promote your giving.
I take that literally. I just give. My employer also gives extra PTO for community service but I don’t record my time since I volunteer where I want to and not off some list of approved ways (just having a 501c3 does not make it a place I want to help, plus they disallow religious groups).
Get rid of the income tax and the problem dissolves into nothingness.
The article has a lot of interesting assumptions. Major one that a tax DEDUCTION is the same as getting money from the State.
Seen that posted a few times on FR also.
Biden’s After Income-Tax 2009 Income is $249K, Only $4,820 goes for Charity
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, reported an adjusted gross income of $333,182 for 2009. They paid $71,147 in federal income taxes, $12,420 in Delaware income taxes and $1,477 in Virginia income taxes.
The Bidens gave $4,820 to charity, in cash and in-kind donations