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Pastimes : The Justa and Lars Honors Bob Brinker Investment Club Thread -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: rsie who wrote (3198)	7/9/2006 6:19:25 PM
From: Beobe	Respond to of 10065

The same giving opportunities are available to you as to Buffet.

To: rsie who wrote (3198)	7/10/2006 4:22:13 AM
From: tomflint	Respond to of 10065

somewhat OT (but keeping with Brinkers topic last weekend) Richard - I read and listen to arguments of those who are disappointed (or worse) with Buffet. But I really do not understand the negative feelings. If you send $1,000 to your favorite church or a charity, you will save around $300 to $400 on federal and state taxes. (That assumes you are an average US taxpayer in a higher tax bracket). This situation is very similar to Buffet's - just substitute "estate tax" for "income tax". Why in the world would we call you a tax evader - as some Buffet's detractors suggest we call him? I am not sure if you belong to that group -- if not, I apologize for directing this note to you. It is true that the taxman will receive $300 less. But your $1000 will do a world of good for the poor who are being fed by your church! And Buffet's gift just may make a difference in eradicating world' most prevalent debilitating disease -- malaria. Tom