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8. I donate to selected charities,

Thu Feb 2, 2012, 11:24 AM

Feb 2012

to help cover the gap between what the government does and what is needed. Your proposal doesn't make sense, really.

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Giving to charities is generally a bad idea [View all] FarCenter Feb 2012 OP

Then we are not responsible to eachother? Puzzledtraveller Feb 2012 #1

That is much too broad of a statement. nt bowens43 Feb 2012 #2

If the government gave a tax credit, it would be different FarCenter Feb 2012 #5

I disagree wholeheartedly SunsetDreams Feb 2012 #4

'Politically wise'? That's rather cold, isn't it? muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #6

"Let's you and him fight." klook Feb 2012 #7

I donate to selected charities, MineralMan Feb 2012 #8

Actually, it makes a lot of sense. Cleita Feb 2012 #12

Government as in, we the people, should be assisting people. Cleita Feb 2012 #11

I agree. Charities don't and can't reach everyone in need. Cleita Feb 2012 #10

Is it essential or non-essential ... Boojatta Feb 2012 #14

I truly hope you forgot a sarcasm tag Kellerfeller Feb 2012 #13