Govenor Bush Essay, Research Paper

Will Mattert

Persuasion

10/30/99

Armies of Compassion

Introduction: Armies of Compassion, what is it, well it is a dream

the governor Bush is trying to get all of us to believe in. A dream that all of

us can care for each other, That we can all help each other with the obstacles

of life. His dream can be achieved by some of the plans he has if he

becomes president. I think these programs are good, and I believe you will

think they are too. I have picked three programs to explain to you.

I. Federal Charitable Deduction

A. Under laws now, only 1/8 of the pop. get charitable tax deduction

B. Bush will give all people the ability to make charitable donation

and claim it on there taxes

1. This gives more reason to donate

2. It will raise billions in charitable donations

II. Charitable Tax Credit

A. This will provide credit against state income or other taxes for

contributing to charities that address poverty and its impact.

1. $500.00 for single people

2. $1000.00 for married couples

B. Allow states to designate the charities that get the credit.

1. The most effective programs get the money, not just the big

ones.

C. This tax options would give states flexibility in addressing human

needs

III. Charitable Choice

A. Bush wants to give all charity organization an equal chance to get

grants from the government.

1. eliminate barriers restricting faith based organization to get

grants.

a. this will make competition for all groups, not just the large

ones.

2. Take the money given only to the large charities, and put it

up for application. This will give the small, more effective

charities a chance for funds.

A. Small more personal groups are proven to be more

effective

B. Bring competition levels higher, this makes people

more motivated

Conclusion: With these programs, Bush plans to rally the armies of

compassion. I think that all of these programs would help the country at

large, and also uplift pubic moral. If Bush gets elected President, these

programs will pass and our lives will be better