IS GIVING TO CHARITY FOR A TAX BREAK TRULY CHARITY?

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IS GIVING TO CHARITY FOR A TAX BREAK TRULY CHARITY?

[+] serious ballot by contragrain
ACTIVE Mon Sep 10, 07 - Tue Sep 09, 08
Lots of folks give to charity for the tax break it offers. Giving to charity is the right thing to do. But, how many would continue to do so without the tax break? And if you wouldn't give, except for the tax break, can it truly be called charity?
The word "charity" comes from the same word which we get the word "cherish" or to "love." Isn't love a bit tainted if we're only in it for what we can "get out of it?"

Yes, "charity giving" for a tax break isn't really charity.
No, it's still charity, see comment.
other, see comment

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COMMENTS:
Voted : No, it's still charity, see comment.
I think it is still charity because they could be doing something uncharitable with the money that gets them financial gain. Also, the tax break tells me the donation is sizable. They may be getting a tax break, but they are still giving away the money.

by forgetmenot on Mon Sep 10, 07 11:09pm [+]

Voted : Yes, "charity giving" for a tax break isn't really charity.
When I gave to charities, I never even considered writing it off on my taxes. You don't seek recompense for a gift given from the heart.

by Truthseeker013 on Tue Sep 11, 07 6:09am [+]

Voted : No, it's still charity, see comment.
The donor may not be giving with the sole intent of charity in mind, but it's still charity in that it is going to someone who needs it.

by Grumpy_Person on Tue Sep 11, 07 6:16am [+]

Is a donkey still giving you a ride if it's following a carrot on a stick?
_Beelzebubba_jackass

by britvic55 on Tue Sep 11, 07 7:26am [+]

Ooh, good one, britvic.

by forgetmenot on Tue Sep 11, 07 8:46pm [+]

good discussion, y'all^

by contragrain on Fri Sep 14, 07 6:46pm [+]

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