I believe .gov could also be having a ‘crowding out’ effect against charity. When they’re taking away more of my income than ever(at gunpoint) to give to someone else, it sure as hell makes me feel less charitable.
I’d be more inclined to have someone go down to the ‘welfare office’ and sign up for an FSA card, because I already gave to the IRS...
>>I already gave to the IRS...<<
HA! Love it! I’m going to start using that line from now on whenever I’m solicited for donations.