[shubi]

England has a VAT. This means no deductions are necessary.

If the only reason we give to charity is a tax deduction, we are not being charitable. If we had a national sales tax and no deductions, we would still give to charity, probably in larger amounts, since we could keep more of our own money.

I resent our government taking our money to give to other countries against our own interests.

[commonguymd]

Proves my premise on the giving nature of human beings. Though the tax deduction was reduced, we continue to give to the world - independently and voluntarily.