The Chronicle Online - Compassionate conservatism: "Despite all of the varying opinions espoused about the ideal nature of a tax system, one thing seems clear: People do not particularly enjoy paying their taxes. Even liberals who are vehemently opposed to the Bush tax cuts don�t relish the thought of giving upwards of 30 to 40 percent of their income to federal, state and local governments. Although many see taxes as a social and moral imperative, there is still the widespread perception of the government itself as a bloated and wasteful bureaucracy that is not worthy of such a high level of financial support.
So naturally, regardless of political considerations, individuals tend to do anything that decreases their own tax bill, such as making charitable contributions to non-profit organizations (i.e. Duke).
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