Charity's Political Divide
Republicans give a bigger share of their incomes to charity, says a prominent economist Arthur C. Brooks. He finds that religious conservatives are far more charitable than secular liberals, and that those who support the idea that government should redistribute income are among the least likely to dig into their own wallets to help others.
http://www.philanthropy.com/free/articles/v19/i04/04001101.htm
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Just this weekend, in an ongoing election year discussion with my sister, I stated my experience is and has been when Democrats see others money or wealth, they want it and/or want to tell them what to do with it... I was also informed that others (as in Republican) are not like me. Yours being the very first site I checked regarding this subject, I would like to thank you for the confirmation that this happens elsewhere, just not in my "little" world.
Bellyburke
Thanks, I try to leave informative bits of information that are skipped over in the drive by soundbites and stereotype attacks that are out there. Sorry I have't posted more lately.
To go beyond that, I think that Republicans- particularly religious republicans give a lot more than Democrats because we beleive we have a moral duty to give to charity. Democrats seem to want to government to control the "giving" even though that actually corrupts the 'charity' aspects of the gift when you 'have to do it' or the IRS will come knocking.
I would say something about this but it looks like you will delete it and keep it fair and balanced. lol Typical! I do know Republicans have donated more of America to Saudis and corporations abroad and that's a FACT ! lol
why because it is in their heart to give or becaue they know how to use the system as write offs? Seems just bare facts without explination could be misleading. I dont have the answer to this question but would be very interested in the answer
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