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December 03, 2007
I understand that there is a strong anti-gambling strain within some faiths: In fact, the nonprofit I work for has events at a Methodist-run location at which we cannot have raffles. We are forbidden to even use the term "fundraiser" on our flyers for these events. (N.B.—I come from Methodist stock; my parents met at a Methodist-run charity homebuilding project in Mexico.)
However, the structure of a fundraising event—the rules regarding when/how money can change hands in running a particular ministry—is a private matter between nonprofit organizations. When the local vice squad raids a VFW hall, we have a major freakin' problem with selective enforcement of silly laws.
When the States are themselves running lotteries (and don't get me started on how predatory/regressive these are), the hypocrisy factor goes way up.
Take it, Drew:
Fear the government that fears your deck of cards. Legalize gambling, at least for nonprofit organizations. Now.
Via Insty.
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