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To: The Philosopher who wrote (39489)6/6/1999 11:05:00 PM
From: Chuzzlewit  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 108807
 
You're the lawyer -- how is it that government support does not violate the non-establishment clause?

And for that matter, why should there be any charitable deductions? It seems to me that if there is a compelling public reason to support these organizations they should be supported directly by government grants rather than indirectly by way of tax subsidies.

TTFN,
CTC



To: The Philosopher who wrote (39489)6/6/1999 11:12:00 PM
From: E  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 108807
 
Do you know what percentage of untaxed (non profits') dollars are those of religious organizations? (I don't; this isn't a tendentious question except in the most dilute way!)



To: The Philosopher who wrote (39489)6/7/1999 9:00:00 AM
From: Ish  Respond to of 108807
 
NRA contributions aren't deductible.


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