b)I think you're missing my point. First, PETA did not allocate the usage of the money (as far as we know). Secondly, the real issue in this, the reason PETA is being investigated, is because they GAVE money away. They're a non-profit. Non-profits can't distribute money to other non-profits. If they do, uncle sam thinks they are a "for-profit" venture, therefore, they should be paying taxes. As opposed to non-profits, who don't pay taxes. [read: the issue here, regardless of the journalist's cheap attempts to play to irrational human emotion, is one of taxation, or, essentially, tax evasion.]
Of course I read the article. I'm just curious if you have.
The real issue is why did PETA give money to a man who has attempted to murder a medical researcher? They donated $7,500 dollars to his defense fund. This man was convicted btw.
PETA's leadership has shown their true colours time and time again. They disgrace everything that animal rights should stand for. Their tactics are failing and yet people still give them money. Have you asked the leaders of PETA why they support a group who destroyed an innocent family's home? (http://web.archive.org/web/20010713205136/http://inq.philly.com/content/inquirer/2000/06/11/sunmag/features/eco.htm)
PETA should not have given ANY money whatseover to the ELF. If they are truly supportive of animal rights they should have known better. I'm very hopeful that their tax exempt status gets thrown out.
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Re: k... hold on a second.
Date: 2002-09-17 04:54 pm (UTC)b)I think you're missing my point. First, PETA did not allocate the usage of the money (as far as we know). Secondly, the real issue in this, the reason PETA is being investigated, is because they GAVE money away. They're a non-profit. Non-profits can't distribute money to other non-profits. If they do, uncle sam thinks they are a "for-profit" venture, therefore, they should be paying taxes. As opposed to non-profits, who don't pay taxes. [read: the issue here, regardless of the journalist's cheap attempts to play to irrational human emotion, is one of taxation, or, essentially, tax evasion.]
Did you read the article??!
Re: k... hold on a second.
Date: 2002-09-17 06:13 pm (UTC)The real issue is why did PETA give money to a man who has attempted to murder a medical researcher? They donated $7,500 dollars to his defense fund. This man was convicted btw.
PETA's leadership has shown their true colours time and time again. They disgrace everything that animal rights should stand for. Their tactics are failing and yet people still give them money. Have you asked the leaders of PETA why they support a group who destroyed an innocent family's home? (http://web.archive.org/web/20010713205136/http://inq.philly.com/content/inquirer/2000/06/11/sunmag/features/eco.htm)
PETA should not have given ANY money whatseover to the ELF. If they are truly supportive of animal rights they should have known better. I'm very hopeful that their tax exempt status gets thrown out.
Re: k... hold on a second.
Date: 2002-09-18 12:08 pm (UTC)