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Cleita

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10. I agree. Charities don't and can't reach everyone in need.

Thu Feb 2, 2012, 11:34 AM

Feb 2012

Whereas government can. Also, some charities cherry pick who will receive their beneficence. The Komen scandal is an example. Charities are dependent on the generosity of strangers. Government can tax. I don't think people in need should have to be dependent on charities for help.

The only use I find for charities is to fund non-essential for life entities like libraries, museums, scholarships for the arts and sciences, animal rights and so on. There is a place for charities but not in life and death matters.

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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

No. Governments encourage giving to charities by giving charitable tax deductions... SidDithers Feb 2012 #3

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

Wow, couldn't disagree with you more. Charities should have no political benefit. sinkingfeeling Feb 2012 #9

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