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How to Get Away with Raping a Child

February 23, 2018 Comments Off on How to Get Away with Raping a Child

It’s easy in some states–just marry the child.  Child marriage is legal in all states, leaving an “out” for someone caught abusing a child. Next week, Florida will possibly be the first state to ban this practice.  It’s about time we stop this crime against American children and close the loopholes that some lawmakers want to keep open.

Go to America’s child marriage cover up to read more and sign a petition to ban child marriage in Florida.  It may not be your state, but the ban has to start somewhere, and politicians respond to being put into the national spotlight.  Another thing you can do is to contact your own state’s representatives and demand that they introduce legislation to enact such a ban.

For the sake of the children.

 

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How General Electric Dodges Taxes

February 28, 2014 Comments Off on How General Electric Dodges Taxes

General Electric doesn’t pay taxes.  If you were steamed by my posting about the NFL being classified as a non-profit and not paying their taxes, this should rile you up, as well.

The corporate giant GE has been taking advantage of “active financing,” a big tax loophole that lets them put off paying their taxes until…forever.  In fact, they haven’t paid any federal taxes for the past four years.  Because that loophole expired recently, you’d think they’d finally pay up and keep paying their fair share.  Not if Senate Minority Leader Mitch MConnell has his way.  He wants the active financing loophole renewed, and he doesn’t think that any of the so-far lost taxes should be recovered.

I’ve signed the petition at Credo’s website, asking that the “active financing” loophole be closed.  If the situation bothers you, go there and sign the petition yourself.

 

 

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