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NH comes in Last
This is a discussion on NH comes in Last within the Off-Topic forums, part of the General category; http://www.wmur.com/news/money/Study...7/-/index.html A new study on the generosity of Americans suggests that states with the least religious residents are also the ...
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08-20-2012, 02:47 PM #1NES Member
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NH comes in Last
http://www.wmur.com/news/money/Study...7/-/index.html
I am really not surprised by any of this, disappointed but not surprisedA new study on the generosity of Americans suggests that states with the least religious residents are also the stingiest about giving money to charity.
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The Northeast, with lower religious participation, was the least generous to charities, with the six New England states filling the last six slots among the 50 states.
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Of the 10 least generous states, nine voted for Democrat Barack Obama for president in the last election. By contrast, of the 10 most generous states, eight voted for Republican John McCain.“The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.” - Albert Camus
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.. - Thomas Jefferson
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08-20-2012, 02:50 PM #2NES Member
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What is it about the term "Thirfty Yankee" doesn't everyone understand?
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08-20-2012, 02:53 PM #3NES Member
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one can still be thrifty and generous. Doing stuff like giving to organizations that use a greater percentage of proceeds to directly benefit the cause vs having 89% going to administration and advertising
“The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.” - Albert Camus
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.. - Thomas Jefferson
Morons hate it when you call them a moron. - JD Salinger
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08-20-2012, 02:56 PM #4JoseGuest
Thrifty is not incompatible with charitable.
Originally Posted by JWPaolilliJr
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08-20-2012, 03:00 PM #5NES Member
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The study also found that tithing made up the majority of the disparity.
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I would vote for Obama
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08-20-2012, 03:25 PM #6Registered User
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Telling. D'd give far less to charity then R's. They believe in helping out with OPM, through the state.
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The other side of the coin is that for the last few years New Hampshire has been either #1 or #2 healthiest state and the #1 or #2 state for the well being of a child. There is less demand for charitable services in New Hampshire therefore New Hampshire residents have less of a reason to donate to charity.
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08-20-2012, 03:54 PM #8NES Member
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Does this study only reflect charity that was reported to the IRS?
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08-20-2012, 04:04 PM #9NES Member
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What a bunch of cheap bastards.
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08-20-2012, 04:08 PM #10NES Member
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Meh. Lower the tax rates and tone down the welfare spending and I'm sure lots of people will be more willing to open the purse strings and donate.
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