[July4]

I'm covering my head as I say this: I would like to see the end of ANY tax exemptions or government benefits for religious institutions, secular charities, educational entities, and nonprofit organizations. If you believe in your church or charity, support it. I'll support mine. Meanwhile, a whole lot of opportunity for corruption and outright theft will evaporate overnight.

[Huebolt]

ABCNNBCBS should be required to register as wholly subservient agencies of the democrat party.

Isn't there a law that requires political action committees to identify themselves?

[GilesB]

Better idea - do away with the immoral income tax - which is the only reason for any deductions. Let governments be funded by sales taxes, tariffs and fees (No VAT tax!!!).

Give every person a rebate payment equal to $X (Average cost of living) x Y% (Sales tax rate).

Reduce the government revenue stream, get out of the distribution business - THEN let us fund the charities we please, or help the individuals we choose - WITHOUT ANY IMPACT ON OUR TAX LIABILITY.

Pretty simple, but impossible for government types to do.