Posted on 03/04/2003 5:12:24 AM PST by Bigun
The Republican Party of Texas Platform has been MUCH in the news of late because it is a CONSERVATIVE document and, as such, VERY controversial. I thought it would be an instructive exercise, for those of us who wish to do so here, to go through it plank by plank and see where we stand on these issues. Pursuant to that, I will post ONE plank of the Platform, every few days and anyone who wishes to can state their views as to that particular part of the platform.
Today, under the heading Strengthening The Economy Of Texas And America we find the following plank :
Faith-Based Charities - The Party opposes any restrictions by the IRS or any other government rules on taxpayer contributions to faith-based charities. The Party supports new incentives to encourage more faith based charitable contributions from all U.S. taxpayers, corporate and individual.
(Excerpt) Read more at browncountytexasrepublicanparty.com ...
10 more points brings my running score to this point to 1216 of a possible 1350.
Get to some controversial planks, will ya??
#132 - Rural/Volunteer F.D. 10 points. No comment required.
#133 - Fiscal Responsibility. 9 points. Not thrilled about using a commission (all they do is waste time and money). One point penalty for that.
#134 - Gov't Services. 10 points. No comment required.
#135 - Today's Plank. 10 points. No comment required.
1129/1350 (0.836). Gee, compared to Bigun's score, I almost look like a DU candidate, LOL.
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