I feel communities would greatly benefit from more fundraisers for this very reason. The middle-man will always take a cut, but most of your donations should be

I feel communities would greatly benefit from more fundraisers for this very reason. The middle-man will always take a cut, but most of your donations should be deductible. At least this way, you're funneling part of Uncle Sam's cut to where it's truly needed. We can deal with Uncle Sam's cut and how it's spent with the ballot box. I would caution, however, too many people vote candidates into office on only one or two of their pet issues. I understand no one will find a candidate they agree with 100%, but there's a lot more to a person than just taxes, just guns or just environment etc... This has to change. People need to look at what they're really getting themselves into by voting for the right people after thinking very carefully and objectively. And of course on more than one or two issues.