$400 Million in Government funds available for "Place of worship" security after armed attacks

[rjmt]

didn't the Liberals want to ban guns in Places of Worship just months ago?

$400 million boost in federal funds for security at places of worship

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a $400 million increase in federal funding for security in houses of worship

abcnews.go.com

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[Val1884]

That was before a synagogue was attacked. Follow the money.

 

[ditchtiger]

it will go to Islamic mosques

 

[Loc]

it will go to Islamic mosques

Ain't that the truth. Great way to funnel money to designated terrorist orgs.

 

[Nosferatu]

But they still can't find two pennies to rub together to protect schools.

 

[Loc]

So the feds allocated $305M last year for this program, now it's $705M?! With the recent attacks on churches during services, perhaps that's also what is driving this?

 

[Val1884]

it will go to Islamic mosques

More like synagogue tunnels.. especially in new York.

 

[bradsteen]

Predicting thread closure in 3... 2... 1...

 

[thorborg]

Does this mean I can remodel my dining room on tax paid funds since I say grace there three times a day, technically making it a place or worship?

 

[bradsteen]

Does this mean I can remodel my dining room on tax paid funds since I say grace there three times a day, technically making it a place or worship?

I think it means you can get armed guards for your dining room. But just that one room.

 

[Sharkey]

But they still can't find two pennies to rub together to protect schools.

In TX, my property tax is what pays for the schools since we don't have a state income tax. I don't have kids either. As usual, anything where the govt. is involved is screwed up. The truth is this is not a federal issue. I would argue churches should pay for their own security since they have tax exempt status anyway. As for schools, if districts didn't pay for new stadiums, high salaries for executive staff, athletic programs, band, and all the extra BS, American kids might get an education and be safe doing it. The porous border is another issue. There are really several issues.

As long as we continue to allow the Feds to take our money, they will continue to spend it on useless BS. It was before my time but when the Federal Income Tax was instituted was about the start of the death of the Republic.

 

[Sxsnuf]

I'm a little torn on this topic. I don't like the idea of folks being targeted for exercising their right to worship with like minded individuals. On the other hand, I know some regular church goers who may not carry everywhere, BUT they carry in their place of worship. Seems like a good policy, and costs nothing.

 

[Bacchus]

But they still can't find two pennies to rub together to protect schools.

They could reduce the shootings by teaching gun safety in schools. Unfortunately, it is not about safety of the children.

 

[DB is Here]

Sorry folks, not firearm related. In trying to keep politics/religion to a minimum as these can become divisive.

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