Comments on: ACLU Opposes Tax Exemptions For All Churches http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/ Beating Them With Their Own Sickle And Hammer Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:59:58 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Paul http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33940 Paul Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:29:05 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33940 A lot to agree with.... Yes, if one religion is not tax-exempt, none should be. And none should be. But.... If one religion is tax-exempt - and way too many are - then they all should be. So why not wicca? They probably don't even run bingo in the basement. Not a lawyer but seems to me one argues a single case focused on its merits. One does not stifle the case one is assigned to because another part of the organization is working in a somewhat different direction. As if all US law was consistent. What a crock. The ACLU is not helpful in a lot of areas. This is one of them. A lot to agree with….
Yes, if one religion is not tax-exempt, none should be. And none should be.

But….
If one religion is tax-exempt – and way too many are – then they all should be.
So why not wicca? They probably don’t even run bingo in the basement.

Not a lawyer but seems to me one argues a single case focused on its merits.
One does not stifle the case one is assigned to because another part of the
organization is working in a somewhat different direction. As if all US law
was consistent. What a crock.

The ACLU is not helpful in a lot of areas. This is one of them.

]]> By: Shadowscope http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33939 Shadowscope Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:35:05 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33939 <strong>More on the History of the ACLU</strong> John has sent out another blogburst, this time it is part 4 of the history that I have been posting. This entry is crossposted from Stop the ACLU. Part I Part II and III Here is Part IV: Here is... More on the History of the ACLU

John has sent out another blogburst, this time it is part 4 of the history that I have been posting. This entry is crossposted from Stop the ACLU. Part I Part II and III Here is Part IV: Here is…

]]> By: Conservative Thinking http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33938 Conservative Thinking Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:40:01 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33938 <strong>ACLU Video Series</strong> Crossposted from Stop The ACLU Part I Part II and III Here is Part IV: Here is more detailed information on the stated positions in the video: The ACLU's Policy to Legalize Child Porn ACLU Wants All Drugs Legal Oppose... ACLU Video Series

Crossposted from Stop The ACLU Part I Part II and III Here is Part IV: Here is more detailed information on the stated positions in the video: The ACLU’s Policy to Legalize Child Porn ACLU Wants All Drugs Legal Oppose…

]]> By: Bob http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33937 Bob Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:11:19 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33937 You cannot have it both ways, and the ACLU is merely showing this by saying "OK, if 'churches' get tax exempt status, then ALL activities done under the guise of spiritual belief deserve the same, including pagans, and wiccans" In truth NONE of these 'religious' groups should impose tax liabilities on non believers. As an atheist myself, why should I have to pay taxes for fire protection for a multi-million dollar cathedral, or provide police Sunday or Saturday pay to direct traffic in and out of this facility? I should not, that is why. It is supporting the establishment of a church...period. If the believers truly believe, that is their right. it is also their right to pay for what they get from society. So if a cult of Mormons, or a coven of Catholics moves in to a town, you should not burden the non-believers, (those who can live without an imaginary friend/savior) with the civic support services, like sidewalk maintenance, snow removal from public streets, fire protection, and LOSS of taxable property often in the nicer parts of town. Walmart pays taxes. A cathedral taking up 20 acres should too. Thank you for reading, and I support your right to oppose my ideas, please allow me the same courtesy. You cannot have it both ways, and the ACLU is merely showing this by saying “OK, if ‘churches’ get tax exempt status, then ALL activities done under the guise of spiritual belief deserve the same, including pagans, and wiccans” In truth NONE of these ‘religious’ groups should impose tax liabilities on non believers. As an atheist myself, why should I have to pay taxes for fire protection for a multi-million dollar cathedral, or provide police Sunday or Saturday pay to direct traffic in and out of this facility? I should not, that is why. It is supporting the establishment of a church…period. If the believers truly believe, that is their right. it is also their right to pay for what they get from society. So if a cult of Mormons, or a coven of Catholics moves in to a town, you should not burden the non-believers, (those who can live without an imaginary friend/savior) with the civic support services, like sidewalk maintenance, snow removal from public streets, fire protection, and LOSS of taxable property often in the nicer parts of town. Walmart pays taxes. A cathedral taking up 20 acres should too.

Thank you for reading, and I support your right to oppose my ideas, please allow me the same courtesy.

]]> By: Conservative Thinking http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33936 Conservative Thinking Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:35:36 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33936 <strong>STACLU Blogburst</strong> Crossposted from Stop The ACLU: I just finished reading Indefensible: 10 Ways The ACLU Is Destroying America by Sam Kastensmidt. I highly recommend it for everyone. The book covers most of our own top ten reasons to stop the ACLU,... STACLU Blogburst

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]]> By: Conservative Thinking http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33935 Conservative Thinking Thu, 26 Oct 2006 04:31:04 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33935 <strong>ACLU's Double Standards</strong> Crossposted from Stop The ACLU Liberals always act shocked and astonished that conservatives believe that an organization claiming to be the guardian of religious liberty is actually is actually America's number one religious censor. They will spout o... ACLU’s Double Standards
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]]> By: Right on the Right &#38;#187; ACLU Shouldn&#38;#8217;t Be Tax Exempt http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33932 Right on the Right &#38;#187; ACLU Shouldn&#38;#8217;t Be Tax Exempt Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:38:13 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33932 [...] We don&#8217;t have to imagine, the ACLU&#8217;s history shows us. They would challenge that Church&#8217;s tax exempt status. &#8220;In 1970, the year after the ACLU issued its first policy opposing the tax exempt status for churches; it accepted the advice of church and state extremist Leo Pfeffer and drafted a brief opposing tax exemptions in Waltz v. Tax Commission. In 1987, the ACLU Foundation and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed an amicus brief in support of Abortion Rights Mobilization to secure standing in a suit challenging the tax exempt status of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church was charged with violating its tax-exempt status by taking a stand against abortion.&#8221;Source [...] [...] We don&#38;#8217;t have to imagine, the ACLU&#38;#8217;s history shows us. They would challenge that Church&#38;#8217;s tax exempt status. &#38;#8220;In 1970, the year after the ACLU issued its first policy opposing the tax exempt status for churches; it accepted the advice of church and state extremist Leo Pfeffer and drafted a brief opposing tax exemptions in Waltz v. Tax Commission. In 1987, the ACLU Foundation and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed an amicus brief in support of Abortion Rights Mobilization to secure standing in a suit challenging the tax exempt status of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church was charged with violating its tax-exempt status by taking a stand against abortion.&#38;#8221;Source [...]

]]> By: The Irate Nation - &#38;#187; Stop The Aclu Blogburst http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33933 The Irate Nation - &#38;#187; Stop The Aclu Blogburst Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:17:20 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33933 [...] We don&#8217;t have to imagine, the ACLU&#8217;s history shows us. They would challenge that Church&#8217;s tax exempt status. &#8220;In 1970, the year after the ACLU issued its first policy opposing the tax exempt status for churches; it accepted the advice of church and state extremist Leo Pfeffer and drafted a brief opposing tax exemptions in Waltz v. Tax Commission. In 1987, the ACLU Foundation and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed an amicus brief in support of Abortion Rights Mobilization to secure standing in a suit challenging the tax exempt status of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church was charged with violating its tax-exempt status by taking a stand against abortion.&#8221;Source [...] [...] We don&#38;#8217;t have to imagine, the ACLU&#38;#8217;s history shows us. They would challenge that Church&#38;#8217;s tax exempt status. &#38;#8220;In 1970, the year after the ACLU issued its first policy opposing the tax exempt status for churches; it accepted the advice of church and state extremist Leo Pfeffer and drafted a brief opposing tax exemptions in Waltz v. Tax Commission. In 1987, the ACLU Foundation and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed an amicus brief in support of Abortion Rights Mobilization to secure standing in a suit challenging the tax exempt status of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church was charged with violating its tax-exempt status by taking a stand against abortion.&#38;#8221;Source [...]

]]> By: Conservative Thinking http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33934 Conservative Thinking Thu, 12 Oct 2006 04:38:15 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33934 <strong>Yank The ACLU's Tax Exempt Status</strong> Crossposted from Stop The ACLU Imagine if a Church used the power of its tax exemption as a lever towards political campaigns. Can you imagine the outrage from groups like the ACLU if a Church used its tax exempt donations... Yank The ACLU’s Tax Exempt Status
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]]> By: Conservative Thinking http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/comment-page-1/#comment-33930 Conservative Thinking Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:19:11 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2005/07/28/aclu-opposes-tax-exemptions-for-all-churches/#comment-33930 <strong>ACLU Nation</strong> Stop The ACLU I thought it would be interesting and informative to illustrate what our Nation might be like if it caved into all of the radical ideals of the ACLU. It ended up quite scary, and if we were... ACLU Nation
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