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Politics : How Quickly Can Obama Totally Destroy the US? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Qualified Opinion who wrote (12319)	11/18/2014 2:44:27 PM
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To: Qualified Opinion who wrote (12319)	11/19/2014 2:17:50 PM
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Maryland County To Churches: Preach Environmentalism And Get A Tax Break .,...................................................................................... 11/19/2014 by Derek Hunter dailycaller.com Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley made national news last year when he fought to pass and signed a tax bill that levied a tax on Marylanders, businesses and churches for the amount of “impervious surface” they have on their property. Roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots qualify for the “rainwater remediation fee” to “protect the Chesapeake Bay.” Though the O’Malley administration calls it a “fee,” it is commonly called the “rain tax” throughout the state. It is wildly unpopular and the promise to fight to repeal the tax was a large factor in Maryland electing Republican Larry Hogan governor this month. Now Prince George’s Country is offering a way for churches to avoid paying the tax, which is estimated to be an average of $744 per year for them — preach “green” to their parishioners. So far 30 pastors have agreed to begin “‘green’ ministries to maintain the improvements at their churches, and to preach environmentally focused sermons to educate their congregations” to avoid being hit with the tax, The Washington Post reports. Prince George’s County’s Department of Environment director Adam Ortiz told WBAL Radio churches “don’t have to preach, per se,” that they could avoid the tax if they “provide educational programs to teach them (parishioners) about how to be more sustainable. And to help them engage in grant programs and other way that they can control the runoff from their property.” .................................................................................................................................................. enofrapuni • 2 hours ago This is also a REAL violation of the separation of church and state. When the state dictates what must be said in the pulpit that is a state religion. That is what is clearly disallowed by the Constitution. Where is the ACLU? Separation of church and state is only appropriate when it fits their demands. It sounds like environmentalism has become a religion, and the government is not supposed to support any religion. WOW, I am SO glad I left Maryland 14 years ago. Tax Tax and MORE Taxes. People are leaving that cess pool in droves. Especially businesses. Who will pay these exoritant taxes then? GaltLine thaddeus knowitall • an hour ago Yet already one of the most heavily taxed states in the nation, someone came up with a brand new tax. New taxes usually signify big government central planners run the asylum. And good ol' Joe is their highest level government representative.