Posted on 03/18/2004 7:20:08 AM PST by StWendeler
Why is Amazon.com doing this? We're trying to take the friction out of grass-roots contributions to presidential candidates. We're making it as easy for people to contribute as it is to buy the latest Harry Potter. If you meet the necessary qualifications, contributing small amounts couldn't be easier.
Is Amazon.com getting paid to do this? U.S. federal law prohibits us from donating services to any or all presidential campaigns, so we are charging the campaigns our usual and normal Amazon.com Payments fee ($0.25 per contribution and 2.5% of the contribution amount).
We've also decided that we'll eventually contribute the aggregate amount we're paid in fees to Kids Voting USA, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, national organization that works with schools and communities to enhance civics education and provide youth an authentic voting experience.
Thought Freepers & Lurkers should be aware that they can contribute through amazon.
St Wendeler
http://www.amazon.com/gp/misc/flag.html/002-7419240-9772866?%5Fencoding=UTF8&ref=sc%5Fxs%5Fcc
You will also see link from main Amazon.com homepage
Sorry, St Wendeler
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