[A Ruckus of Dogs]

Yet government data show that Massachusetts ranks dead last among all the states in average itemized charitable giving, yet it's the fourth wealthiest state in the union

Mass citizens are extremely overtaxed. They don't have any money left to give.

[HiJinx]

Mass citizens are extremely overtaxed. They don't have any money left to give.

Well, duh! Mass. legislators know better how to help the poor, so they do the giving (in tax dollars) for you!