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The church does not have a gun.
Tom Brosz — (archived)

I would have put that in italics if I could have in the subject line.

I find it completely impossible to get the idea across that the virtues of generosity, charity, caring for the elderly, and respect for fellow human beings, among others, have nothing to do with the primary mechanism used in this nation to move wealth from one place to another. That mechanism is taxation under threat of fines and imprisonment, and the movement of wealth often has far more to do with politics than with actual concern for the recipients.

I'm no Buddhist, but as far as I am aware, you do not gain merit on the Wheel of Karma by clunking some rich bastard, rolling him for his wallet, and presenting the cash to some poor guy.

The Robin Hood Principle, in other words, is not true charity.

Jesus Christ does not work for the IRS. Stop acting like it.

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