Just heartbreaking...
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Economists call it "opportunity cost." If taxes had been paid, the public would collectively have more money. The difference between what the public would have and what it actually has can be thought of as public funding.
The public is passing on the opportunity to have that money, so other...
I agree, although it becomes a judgment call as to what's considered a "universally recognized historical landmark." As much as I loathe the slippery slope argument, this might be the place for it.
This article talks about how many old church buildings are falling into disrepair, creating a burden for aging and dwindling church members. There's an organization called the "Partnership for Sacred Places" that is trying to get government funding to help with the repairs.
Congregations...
I like the idea, but because it gives thirds a more level playing field, the major parties will fight it with all their resources. For that reason, I don't see it gaining traction here for some time, but I hope I'm wrong.
Why personify all those actions conglomerated together? Does it enhance our understanding? Viewing them as a deity adds a layer of potential confusion. For example, justice is a great concept, but making it out to be a real entity wouldn't do anything to help us understand the part justice...
In my state, ballot access for the next election is assured if a party exceeds a certain percentage of the vote, but if not, the third party has to jump over all the ballot access barriers erected by the major parties that control the electoral commission.
Voting third can be strategic as...
Why is it valuable to have a place for faith? It seems to me our tendency to believe things without evidence is ripe for exploitation by tyrants of all stripes. History is a cautionary tale of the downside risk, so what's the value?