taxes

Yesterday, I joined the annual Tax Day protest coordinated by the Rockland Coalition for Peace & Justice -- it was one of dozens of such vigils being held around the country. For a day, I was a "celebrity." An article had been published on the front page of the day's regional newspaper, "Money Talks for Peace Activists -- Taxes: Residents Say They Won't Pay for War" -- and my spouse and I were featured in the piece.

A colleague just passed on this response from a church in Asheville, NC to the President's economic stimulus package. The entire congregation unanimously decided to donate their tax rebates to organizations that work for peace and justice! Will you pledge your rebate to FOR?

Click read more to see their entire letter. I hope you'll read it, I found it very powerful, and great model for others.