And I do not have much money left over anyway. Prager reminded us that the most liberal states gave the least charity while those states that largely vote Republican, tend to be the most generous. DP used to consider anti-tax people as eccentrics. Then he grew up. He began to think and read about American history.
P wants to give more to charity rather than to the federal government in taxes.
P supports sales taxes. Dennis referred to this article in today's New York Times by William Safire. The anti-smoking lobby has found a way to hook the Federal Government on tobacco money. One day there will be a recession and the budget will plunge into deficit. Popular handouts like free milk for children in prison will be dependent on the tax revenue from tobacco sales, just as education will depend on tax receipts from gambling casinos.