I don't really believe that these other reasons are a major driver, but it also doesn't matter one way or the other, we can get rid of the tax benefits and let

I don't really believe that these other reasons are a major driver, but it also doesn't matter one way or the other, we can get rid of the tax benefits and let people keep the rest if they want. I agree that the benefit is largely not accruing to the people claiming the tax deduction, but it is a subsidy coming out of the public purse that we should get rid of. [EDIT]: Actually, I take that back, once you take into account the fact that the amount people donate is not significantly impacted by the tax situation, it seems clearer that the people getting the deduction are the ones getting the benefit/subsidy.