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Originally posted by LexiKD
I'm sorry but we will disagree that this is just another example of what happens on both sides.
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I'm not disagreeing with you on this point. I stated that I understand both sides are wrong for performing church campaigns. But I'll state it again, neither side is right.
But I don't see the vision in comparing a Sharpton or Jackson campaign at a chruch as opposed to this North Carolina pastor telling people to "vote for Bush or repent." To me, that's a difference and I'll again state that neither side was correct in any action but the latter took it a step further.
But then again I have an open mind on the subject and I just read an MSNBC.com article stating that the IRS is or has investigated over 60 churches and other non-profit orgs regarding election campaigns from the last election. I'm sure related to both "sides." And I'd support the removal of any official/pastor/preacher, etc of any of these orgs, no matter political affiliation.
Regardless of the church and state thing, regardless of "sides" here, you posed the question as to why people are getting up in arms about this? (Or to that extent). To answer that question it is against rules set by the IRS to perform politicking by tax-exempt groups. (As this is related to this thread, not any issue regarding Sharpton or Jackson or anyone else.)