Erik Stanley walked up Woodson Road in Mission, Kansas, surveying the church parking lot at St. Pius X Catholic Church. He said the government can tax your life and can tax your death, but they’re not supposed to tax your church.
And that’s exactly what he said is happening in Mission.
“The city of Mission is taxing churches,” he said. “And that’s clearly unconstitutional.”
In August, the small town just north of Kansas City passed the so-called “driveway tax,” a controversial charge, in addition to property taxes, for residents and businesses based on the number of times their driveway is used.
A big box store like Target can pay over $60,000 annually, while residents pay a flat rate of $72 dollars a year.
Sarasota County in florida already does. They call it a non ad volorum (non value added) which goes to fire and rescue. They say it is not a tax but if we don't pay, the county can take the property. It's been in existence for at least 15 years.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"
Salty- With respect, I must disagree.
Tax policy can be used by government to exert its will on the taxpayers.
In my opinion, a tax such as this would open the door to goverment interference in its affairs, and that would violate Amendment I of the Bill of Rights.
Better to keep that door shut and bolted.
>No, "we the people" and the consent thereof has become "we the elitists" and "you the people" must do as we say.
How can you say that! We just had an election according to the rules and intent of the US Constitution. You are unhappy because your side lost. If the Republicans had gained control of both houses you would be happy as a clam.