Quick Hits from the New York Times
Greenleaf, ID, asks all heads of households to own firearms
Yup, as the proposed ordinance says:
“In order to provide for the emergency management of the city, and further in order to provide for and protect the safety, security and general welfare of the city and its inhabitants,” the proposal says, “it is recommended that every head of household residing in the city limits maintain a firearm, together with ammunition”
Apart from the typical American mentality towards the glory and wisdom of toting a gun, what I find really interesting is the “head of household” designation. Who is that? The man and, in absence of a real head of household, the single mom? (Full Article).
Tax Breaks to Churches
Apparently clergy, because they are poorly paid, need tax breaks, but underpaid day-care workers do not get the same consideration. Meanwhile, religious groups start housing developments and obtain exemption from real-estate taxes. Faculty at religious schools get tax-exempt housing, but faculty at other schools do not.
Poor clergy article
Housing development article
Voting Rights Case in Mississippi – This Time for Discrimination against Whites
An interesting case from Mississippi – the tactics used by Ike Brown, local head of the Democratic party, undisputed part boss (and twice-convicted felon), have prompted the Justice Department to bring a case under the Voting Rights Act, the first time it’s been used in Mississippi on behalf of whites. Full article
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