This will rile almost all readers I'm sure, but I'm curious why non-profit and religious organizations get free fire and police protection? Should they pay a "fee" since they don't pay any property taxes?
Times article on Church Safety in Valparaiso.
Many of our churches are adding new facilities and staff, a great way to stimulate the economy in my mind, but free police and fire? With a significant number of government services being moved to user fees, what would be wrong with a fire protection or public safety fee?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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