Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Their charitable acts

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Jerome Tidmore, in his letter to the editor, argues that churches have no say in running or building our nation because they pay no income tax.

Taxpaying church members often have a say in that endeavor as elected government officials. Most members do so through exercising their right to vote. There are religious leaders who speak out on certain issues, but not as an official representa­tive of a specific church.

Most churches spend offerings received that are not dedicated to daily operations on food banks, clothes closets, free medical events, homeless shelters and many other functions to help those in need.

I’m guessing Mr. Tidmore might approve of that money being given to the government to perform those charitable acts. It has such a sterling reputation for efficiency and lack of corruption. MICHAEL SANDERS Little Rock

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