Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was having a bad week when trying to defend the administrations proposed cut of $17.6 million from Special Olympics.
We had to make some difficult decisions with this budget, DeVos responded when asked how many children would be affected. I think Special Olympics is an awesome organization that is well-supported by the philanthropic sector, as well.
And, there it is: If the philanthropists like it so much, then let them pay for it.
Only, thats not good policy or morally right in some cases.
Taxes are paid to provide safety, infrastructure and social supports. We may fight on the details and priorities, but thats the basic idea.
Sometimes, the most effective use of our money…
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