ELDER: Minnesota stealing a reason to re-think government welfare |
Where in the Constitution does it permit the federal government to extract money from taxpayers for charity?
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As for the estimated $8 billion in government (taxpayer) money stolen by crooks in Minnesota, people demand answers to many questions. But the 800-pound elephant/question goes unasked: Why is government in the business of welfare in the first place?
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Where in the Constitution does it permit the federal government to extract money from taxpayers for charity?
Years ago, I worked full-time one summer as a “loaned executive” for the United Way of Cleveland. My job was to meet with CEOs of companies, tell them the story of the United Way and arrange for me to make a presentation to the company’s employees, take questions and then ask for donations.
Through this process, the United Way raised and donated money to other non-profits involved in........